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CZ supporting celebrations of the 100th
anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia
Th e centennial of the founding
of the Czechoslovak Republic,
as well the 25th anniversary
of the establishment of the
independent Czech Republic are
the main themes for the many
social and cultural events taking
place in Chicago, United States,
in the autumn of 2018.
Th e main event, the Czech
Centennial Gala, took place
on Friday, 28th September
2018. Together with its
daughter company, CZ-USA,
Česká zbrojovka a.s. is the
main platinum sponsor of the
celebrations, organized by the
Consulate General of the Czech
Republic in Chicago.
Although the state that
came into being 100 years ago
no longer exists, many of the
ideas that it had been built
on remain alive. “Th anks to
its strong industrial base, the
fi rst Czechoslovak Republic
belonged to the top 10 world
economies. And we carry on in
this tradition,” said Lubomír
Kovařík, the President of
Česká zbrojovka a.s. “CZ is
the only direct successor of the
famous Czechoslovakian arms
industry tradition and also
one the largest companies in
the world specializing in the
development and manufacture
of handguns. We are a partner
to the Armed as well as Police
Forces not only in the Czech
Republic but also in many other
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countries. We constantly bring
out new products and support
various types of hunting and
sport shooting. Th anks to its
handgun production and a
strong automotive and aviation
division, CZ is the largest
Czech exporter to the USA. Th e
Czechoslovak armament base
was built in the spirit of this
motto: ‘A fi rearm in the hands
of courageous defenders is the
best guarantee of the nation’s
freedom!’
“And we continue supporting
the principles upon which
Czechoslovakia was formed
100 years ago in many respects.
Indeed, we are very proud to
also be able to support the
centennial celebrations in
Chicago.”
Moreover, this year is also an
important year for CZ-USA.
Twenty years ago, CZ found
another home overseas, in
Kansas, just like many Czechs
would do from the beginning of
the 19th century. Today, tens of
thousands of Kansas residents
have Czech ancestors and CZ’s
daughter company has always
been a proud supporter of their
activities.
Also, this year sees the 50th
anniversary of the establishment
of the Dan Wesson company,
another member of the
CZ family in the USA. In
commemoration, the company
has created a special pistol.
Apart from the Czech
Centennial Gala, Chicago
will see many cultural events
backed by CZ and CZ-USA
take place for the celebrations
of the 100th anniversary of the
founding of the independent
Czechoslovakia, including an
art exhibition Great Artists &
Czech Patriots with Strong
Chicago Connections that will
present artworks by Alfons
Mucha, Albín Polášek and
Vojtěch Preissig; the Czech
Rock Lions concert will
welcome Jim Peterik and
Petr Janda, and guests and
compatriots will also be able
to visit the 79th Moravian
Day. Th e grand fi nale of the
celebrations will undoubtedly
be a concert of the Czech
Philharmonic with their
rendition of Dvořák’s New
World Symphony.
Premium boot brand Le
Chameau has launched a new
children’s range as part of its
AW18 collection.
Petit Chameau (‘the little
camel’) brings the extremely
high level of comfort, quality
materials and craftsmanship of
Le Chameau’s iconic boots to
tiny toes.
Th e new Petite Chameau
collection is made using the
highest quality materials paired
with Chamolux rubber, the
same as its much-loved adult’s
range. Featuring a polycotton
lining and lightweight Jardin
outsole, each pair is handcrafted
by the most skilful Le
Chameau maître bottier (master
bootmaker).
Designed for the next
generation of countrymen and
women, the new Petit Chameau
is available in two models: Petite
Aventure, which is available in
four colour varieties – Marine,
Cherry, Vert Chameau, Noir
– and Petit Vierzon, which is
available in Vert Vierzon.
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