The Opava Landscape Festival will revitalize the banks of the Opava River

Opava - The Opava Landscape Festival will revitalize the banks of the Opava River for several days, which, although very close to the city center, are not usually used. Concerts will be held on the waterfront near the park close to the Ochranova Primary School, an improvised beach with palm trees, bars, and two pontoon walkways will be created there. These will connect both banks of the river for ten days. The temporarily adjusted and equipped space will open to the public under the name Náplavka on June 10, said Jakub Hepp on behalf of the organizers today.

"This event aims to bring life back to the banks of the Opava River, which, although very close to the city center, are empty. Over ten days, a variety of activities will take place in this improvised area that will attract public interest and highlight the missing activities in this public space," Hepp stated. The program will also include a sculpture symposium, which will feature artistic installations from invited artists on the waterfront.

In addition to the program, which is scheduled for the afternoon and evening hours from June 10 to 19, a sandy beach with palm trees, two pontoon walkways across the river, an outdoor bar, and seating made from wooden pallets will be prepared for interested visitors. Bands such as Kofe-in from Opava and Poslední výstřel from Krnov will perform on the waterfront.

The three-month festival focuses on landscape and public space. From May to September, it offers exhibitions, expert lectures, and music festivals at various locations around the city. In the past three years, the showcase was held in Prague and attracted tens of thousands of visitors, according to the organizers. Many places in the city will feature installations created by leading Czech garden architects, architects, and artists during the festival.

Another goal of the festival is to revitalize urban public space, particularly the banks of the Opava River and the city swimming pool. "We believe in revealing the hidden potential of selected locations. Interventions and designs will bring new life to places that are currently unused and will attempt to find solutions for them," added Dalibor Halátek, the deputy mayor of Opava.

More here: http://landscape-festival.cz/