In Malč, artists have begun to transform a century-old barn into a cultural center

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Maleč (Havlíčkobrodsko) - The century-old cattle barn in the village of Hranice near Maleč has begun to transform into a cultural and ecological center. An association of artists, curators, and cultural organizers called yo-yo has been taking care of the empty building for about a year. They are repairing it and organizing various experimental projects there. This weekend, people can join artists in commemorating the medieval Libice path. Other events will take place at the end of August and in the fall, said Lenka Dolanová from the association.
The cattle barn is believed to date back to 1898. It was once part of a farm that belonged to the castle in Maleč. "It is an architecturally interesting building," Dolanová explained the artists' interest. The vaulted space contains rows of columns. The association partially owns the barn and is negotiating the purchase of the remaining portion with the Land Fund. "The building will need a complete renovation; for 20 years, no one really took care of it," she noted.
People can look into the former cattle barn this weekend. The program will be dedicated to the Libice path, one of the main medieval trade routes connecting Bohemia and Moravia. "It is a historical thing that lives in the consciousness of the locals," Dolanová stated. According to her, the path with its center in nearby Libice nad Doubravou connects the surrounding villages and there are various discussions and legends surrounding it.
The program will start on Friday. From 7:00 PM, thematic films will be screened at the Kravín center. During Saturday afternoon, people can walk part of the Libice path with historians, nature conservationists, and artists. The walk will begin at 2:00 PM in Víska and will lead through Maleč to Kravín. After a series of lectures, the journey will continue to Libice.
Participants will also encounter a meeting with an accordion player, a writer, and a sound installation by young Slovak artists on small trees. "It will respond to touch. People will thus resonate the trees," Dolanová described the installation. On Sunday, interested parties can participate in an unusual walk through the old cattle barns in the area.
At the end of August, a project focused on beehives and alternative heating sources will take place in Kravín. At the end of October, an event titled Wind, Wind Instruments, and Marching Bands is planned. Details can be found on the website http://yo-yo-yo.org.