Marie Imbrova, Ph.D. - Official Website - Archive 2013
Projects 2013
Executed Projects in 2013:
November 2013
Author's reading from the new novel by Iva Pekarkova "LEVHARTICE (LEOPARDESS)", The Rehor Samsa Café, Vodickova 32, Prague 1, November 26, 2013
The Tengenenge Friends Club and Dr. Marie Imbrova will participate in the organization of an author's readings from the new novel by Iva Pekarkova "LEVHARTICE (LEOPARDESS)".
The Tengenege Friends Club, a Civic Association
Invitation
on an author's reading from the book
by Iva Pekarkova
Levhartice (Leopardess)
on Tuesday, October 26, 2013 from 07:00 p.m.
in The Rehor Samsa Café, Vodickova 32, Prague 1
A meeting with club volunteers takes place
from 06:00 p.m.
October - November 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's visit in Kenya, October 31 - November 13, 2013
The first half of November Dr. Marie Imbrova spent in Kenya. She met with Czech expatriates and local friends, she visited her jewellery manufacturers and an expert on African trade beads Mrs. R. Mann, and she imported a part of charity aid to the Mukuru slum, where Mrs. Hana Klucarova is working. Another part of her stay she focused on studying Swahili culture on the coast.
October 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova and Elections to the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, October 25 and 26, 2013
Elections 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova
is standing
as a candidate in the elections
to the Chamber of Deputies
of the Parliament
of the Czech Republic,
which will be held
on October 25 and October 26, 2013,
as an independent candidate
on the ballot
of the Christian and Democratic Union - Czechoslovak People's Party
(KDU-CSL)
in the Usti Region.
October 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "KAURI, CHEVRON, COINS ... WHAT'S MORE ?", The New Building of the National Museum (former Federal Assembly Building), Vinohradska 52/1, Prague 1 - Vinohrady, October 07, 2013
A non-traditional lecture by Dr. Marie Imbrova, an African Studies expert and ex-diplomat, "KAURI, CHEVRON, COINS ... WHAT'S MORE ?" on the role of currency in circulation and means of payment in the sub-Saharan Africa, Africans' access to these legal tenders and their use in the emblems of traditional power and on creation of their current exchange rates at the collectors' auctions.
The lecture will be held in the Lecture Hall of the New Building of the National Museum on October 07, 2013 from 05:30 p.m.
The admission is free
September 2013
"EXOTIC AFTERNOON", Gallery of Modern Arts in Roudnice nad Labem, Ockova 5, Roudnice nad Labem, September 07, 2013
Invitation:
Gallery of Modern Arts in Roudnice nad Labem
EXOTIC AFTERNOON, Saturday, September 07, 2013,
03:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m.
The first post-holiday gallery afternoon in exotic style.
To accompany the exhibition of Otakar Nejedly,
we have prepared for you:
3:00 p.m. / Art workshop of Helena Hoskova devoted
to traditional Batik painting from Java.
4:00 p.m. / Introduction of modern Indian dance, Arabic flamenco and Egyptian folklore performed by a group Caravana.
5:00 p.m. / Concert of polyphonic compositions for one voice and its echoes of Czech-Sudanese singer Ridina Ahmed.
6:00 p.m. / Film "Drop from the Cup of Immortality" by Viliam Poltikovic about the largest spiritual festival in the world,
which takes place only once every 144 years at the confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga and Jamuna. The screening will
be followed by a discussion with the author.
During the afternoon, visitors will be able to see and purchase jewellery from the African collection of Marie Imbrova and to refresh themselves with exotic cocktails that will be prepared
by a professional barman Peter Vopalensky
from the Dortletka, the Roudnice Candy Bar.
We are looking forward to your visit.
Cultural Facilities of the Town of Roudnice nad Labem.
The event is held in cooperation with the Cultural Facilities
of the Town of Roudnice nad Labem,
www.kzm-roudnicenl.cz
August 2013
Benefit Evening "CURRENT INSPIRATION BY AFRICA", Salon Foxy's, U pruhonu 13, Prague 7, August 30, 2013
On the occasion of the opening of Foxy's - a new beauty salon in a former brewery of Holesovice - owners will held an extraordinary benefit evening with the presentation of authentic African jewellery from the collection of Marie Imbrova, an African studies expert and with the fashion show of the fashion designer Jaroslava Prochazkova. The models will be presented by celebrities like Vilma Cibulkova, Anna Polivkova, Petra Hrebickova and others and the programme of the evening, culminating by an auction of a model and a jewel, will be moderated by Marek Vasut. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Tengenenge Friends Club, a Civic Association, caring for a kindergarten in Zimbabwe and to the Chocolate Children, a Public Service Company, which helps children of foreigners in our country.
Links: www.moda.cz , www.praha7online.cz
August 2013
"A CREATIVE WEEKEND FOR AFRICA IN THE BOTANICAL GARDEN", Botanical Garden, Nadvorni 134, Prague 7 - Troja, August 10 - 11, 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova will spend August 10 and August 11, 2013 in the Prague Botanical Garden, where she will represent the Tengenenge Friends Club and at the same time she will discuss about the sense of the help to Zimbabwe.
Invitation:
A CREATIVE WEEKEND FOR AFRICA IN THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
Programme of the weekend
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On both days of the weekend, the organizations that do not help only
to children in Africa, will lead the creative workshops.
Come:
- to make glass beads (Asante Kenya)
- to make beads from paper (Bwindi Orphans)
- to enter into competitions for children and adults (People in Need)
- to make paper wishes and sew animals from felt
(Tengenenge Friends Club)
- to form hearts of soapstone (Shine Bean)
Saturday, August 10, 2013
03:00 p.m. Dancing workshop with Akassa, a dancer and musician
from Gambia (Hillside). The fee for the workshop is 150 CZK per person.
The fee is paid on the spot.
Lectures (Exhibition Hall)
02:00 p.m. Child Labour: Causes, Connections, Consequences and Solutions - a lecture by Ms. Pavla Jebili Zacalova (People in Need)
03:00 p.m. Research of Lowland Gorillas - a lecture
by Ms. Bara Kalousova (Faunus)
04:00 p.m. Kenya, A Country Of Contrasts - a lecture
by Ms. Renata Rokuskova (Shine Bean)
05:00 p.m. Children of Nobody - a signing of books by Ms. Hana Hindrakova
06:00 p.m. Tears of Congo - film screening and subsequent debate
with Ms. Marketa Kutilova, co-author of the film (Femisphera)
Sunday, August 11, 2013
03:00 p.m. Dancing workshop with Akassa, a dancer and musician
from Gambia (Hillside). The fee for the workshop is 150 CZK per person.
The fee is paid on the spot.
04:00 p.m. Drumming workshop with Akassa, a dancer and musician
from Gambia (Hillside). The fee for the workshop is 150 CZK per person.
The fee is paid on the spot.
Lectures (Exhibition Hall)
04:00 p.m. We are helping in Zimbabwe - a lecture
by Marie Imbrova (Tengenenge Friends Club)
06:00 p.m. Uganda, Nature and People - a lecture by Katerina Andrlova
July 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "EMIL HOLUB AND HIS TRIPS IN AFRICA", Exhibition Hall of the Botanical Garden, Nadvorni 134, Prague 7 - Troja, 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova
invites cordially to a lecture
within the framework of the african summer
„EMIL HOLUB
And his trips in Africa“
On July 27, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Exhibition hall of the botanical garden,
Nadvorni 134, Praha 7 – Troja
July 2013
Vernissage of the exhibition "MODERN ZIMBABWEAN SCULPTURE", Botanical Garden, Nadvorni 134, Prague 7 - Troja, July 03, 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova is invited to the opening of the exhibition "MODERN ZIMBABWEAN SCULPTURE" at the Botanical Garden in Prague - Troja on July 03, 2013 to present in its framework the activities of the Tengenenge Friends Club in the Czech Republic.
Invitation:
Exhibition of sculptures
at the Botanical Garden
in Prague - Troja
We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition
MODERN ZIMBABWEAN SCULPTURE
at the Botanical Garden in Prague - Troja
The exhibition is held under the auspices
of Her Excellency Mrs. Franky Verwey,
Ambassador of the South African Republic
in the Czech Republic.
When: On Wednesday, July 03, 2013 at 04 p.m
Where: Outdoor exposition, Prague Botanical Garden,
Nadvorni 134, Prague 7 - Troja
Programme:
- Opening of the exhibition will be started
by Mrs. Vera Bidlova, Director of the Botanical Garden
- Sculptures and concept of the exhibition
on behalf of the Atelier AfrickeSochy.cz
will be presented by Mr. Ondrej Homolka
- Opening of the exhibition will accompanied
by the singing of Mrs. Lucie Africa Kostelecka
with her vocalists
Ladies and gentlemen will be pleased by a fashion show
of a new collection of models, Chizika Brand,
created by the fashion designer Mrs. Zuzana Lhotova
Sculptures of the artists from the Tengenenge Community
will be exposed at the Botanical Gardens
from July 04 until September 01, 2013.
The exhibition is selling.
During the exhibition, a little African bazaar
will be opened where you can buy original products
from various parts of Africa.
The little African bazaar will be opened
from Tuesday till Sunday from 10 a.m. to 07 p.m.
May - June 2013
Exhibition "LAZARUS TAKAWIRA - LEGEND OF ZIMBABWEAN SCULPTURE", Gallery Kryt, Dr. E. Benes Square 86, Klasterec nad Ohri, May 31 - June 30, 2013
Invitation:
The Gallery Kryt cordially invites you to an exhibition
LAZARUS TAKAWIRA
LEGEND OF ZIMBABWEAN SCULPTURE
Selection from Marie Imbrova's sculptural collection
Gallery Kryt
Dr. E. Benes Square 86,
431 51 Klasterec nad Ohri
Phone: 474 359 699
E-mail: fricova@muklasterec.cz
Website: www.goklasterec.cz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GalerieKryt
www.imbrova.cz
May 31 - June 30, 2013
The grand opening will take place
on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 05 p.m.
Link: www.kif.klasfoto.cz
June 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "KAURI, CHEVRON, COINS ... WHAT'S MORE ?", The New Building of the National Museum (former Federal Assembly Building), Vinohradska 52/1, Prague 1 - Vinohrady, June 03, 2013
A non-traditional lecture by Dr. Marie Imbrova, an African Studies expert and ex-diplomat, on the role of currency in circulation and means of payment in the sub-Saharan Africa, Africans' access to these legal tenders and their use in the emblems of traditional power.
The lecture is organized in cooperation of the Czech Numismatic Society and the National Museum in Prague and is indeed intended for numismatists, but this topic is more cultural and historical. The guest of Marie Imbrova will be also Mr. Vaclav Stor.
The lecture will be held in the Lecture Hall of the New Building of the National Museum on June 03, 2013 from 05:30 p.m.
The admission is free.
Link: www.nume.cz
June 2013
Panel Discussion on the Topic: "THE EMERGING AFRICA AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC: HOW SHALL WE ENHANCE OUR PARTNERSHIP ?", Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Czernin Palace, Loretanske nam. 5, Prague 1, June 03, 2012
On June 03, 2013, Dr. Marie Imbrova will attend at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and the Institute of International Relations Prague the panel discussion, held to mark the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the African Union. The working language will be English. The whole program of the event you can find here.
April 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Visit in Zimbabwe, April 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova stayed in Zimbabwe from April 9 till April 22, 2013. During this year's visit in Tengenenge, she was accompanied by 4 Czech volunteers, namely Mrs. Hana Krpesova, Mr. Martin Zeleny, Mrs. Sarka Zelena and Mrs. Dana Svabova, with whom she visited also Zimbabwean Nyanga National Park. Also, her girlfriend Mrs. Marketa Motsi with her husband, musician Mannex visited Tengenenge. The photos from her stay, you can find in the Photo Gallery.
March 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - AS WE PERCEIVE IT IN EUROPE", EUROPE DIRECT Information Centre in Most, University of Finance and Administration, Study Centre in Most, Pionyru 2806, Most, March 28, 2013
Invitation:
EUROPE DIRECT Information Centre in Most invites you to a lecture
organized on the occasion of promulgation
2013 European Year of Citizens
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - AS WE PERCEIVE IT IN EUROPE
Guest is Dr. Marie Imbrova,
African Studies Expert and former Chargé d'Affaires in Kenya and in Zimbabwe
"A personal story of an African Studies Expert, who lived several years in Africa
and worked in the diplomatic services of the Czech Republic
in Kenya and in Zimbabwe.
And she decided to go her own way to help the local communities."
When? On Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 4 p.m.
Where? University of Finance and Administration, Pionyru 2806, Most
What shall we talk about?
Traditional African characteristics according to the way of life and modern states.
Emancipation of African states in this century.
Urbanization in Africa and rural disintegration.
Family and social policy of states.
Certainties of Africans, including development aid.
Perception of equivalence and partnership.
Profile of the guest and her activities can be found at www.imbrova.cz
It will be seen examples of African creativity and art.
Entry is free and refreshment will be provided.
Please confirm your attendance until March, 27, 2013 by e-mail to: ed-most@vsfs.cz
You are all cordially invited.
Pavel Rosenlacher
IC Europe Direct Most Coordinator
Link: www.europe-direct.cz
March 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "TRAVELLING ACROSS AFRICA WITH DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT AND WITHOUT IT", Conference "WOMAN ON THE ROADS", The Aldis Congress Centre, Eliscino nabrezi 375, 500 02 Hradec Kralove, February 14, 2013
Invitation: "WOMAN ON THE ROADS", February 14 - 15, 2013, Hradec Kralove
The Conference "WOMAN ON THE ROADS" will take place in the framework of the Fair "INFOTOUR AND CYCLING TOURISM 2013" in the Aldis Congress Centre in Hradec Kralove. The patronage of the Conference was taken over by the Governor of the Hradec Kralove Region Mr. Lubomir Franc, Bc. and the Endowment Fund "ASANTE KENYA" of Ms. Lejla Abbasova.
Dr. Marie Imbrova accepted an invitation to participate in this Conference, not only for women, about travelling and tourism. Her lecture "TRAVELLING ACROSS AFRICA WITH DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT AND WITHOUT IT" will be held on March 14, 2013 from 09:15 a.m. Among the lecturers will be photographers Mr. Jan Saudek and Mr. Jiri Kolbaba, writer Ms. Iva Pekarkova, Polish journalist Mr. Mariusz Surosz, woman travellers, woman journalists and tourism experts from three countries.
A detailed information about this conference, incl. its entire programme, you will find at www.zenanacestach.cz.
March - April 2013
Exhibition "PAINTED EGGS IN AN ONION BED", K. A. Polanek Regional Museum, Husova 678, Zatec, March 07 - April 07, 2013
The exhibition "PAINTED EGGS IN AN ONION BED" was launched without the presence of Dr. Marie Imbrova who at that time stayed in Senegal. The installation of the exhibition was conducted by the staff of the K. A. Polanek Regional Museum in Zatec
Invitation:
K. A. Polanek Regional Museum,
Husova 678 in Zatec
invites you and your friends
to the exhibition
PAINTED EGGS IN AN ONION BED
Exhibition of painted eggs
from the Regional Museum's Collection
and
porcelain with the onion design
from the Marie Imbrova's Collection
March 7 - April 7, 2013
Ceremonial opening of the exhibition
on March 7, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Link: www.muzeumzatec.cz
March 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's visit in Senegal, March 2013
In the first half of March 2013, Dr. Marie Imbrova stayed ten days in Senegal. Besides visiting her Zimbabwean girlfriend, she was devoted to travelling and buying jewels for her presentations and for supplement of her historic collection. Gradually, she visited Dakar, Lompoul (a tented camp in the desert), Saint Louis and Goree. The photos from her trip, you can find in the Photo Gallery.
February 2013
"BAPTISM OF CD AND SONG ABOUT TENGENENGE", Caffé Restaurant Ambroisie, Exchange Palace, Rybna 682/14, Prague 1, February 26, 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova is a guest of the Baptism ceremony of a song about Tengenenge.
Invitation:
Africkesochy.cz An Art with a Story
BAPTISM OF CD AND SONG ABOUT TENGENENGE
Atelier Africkesochy.cz, Tengenenge Friends Club
and Caffé Restaurant Ambroisie
invite you cordially to the baptism of CD
and song about Tengenenge
When: February 26, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: in Caffé Restaurant Ambroisie, Exchange Palace,
Rybna 682/14, Prague 1, www.ambroisie.cz
Admission: is voluntary,
according to your discretion you can support
the education of children of sculptors in the arts community.
Programme:
The song about Tengenenge and the project supporting
the education of children of sculptors
in African sculpture community of Tengenenge
will be presented shortly by Dr. Marie Imbrova,
Chairwoman of the Tengenenge Friends Club.
The CD and song that Mannex Motsi, a Zimbabwean singer
of popular music, composed and recorded with his band,
will be baptized by a singer Lucie Africa Kostelecky,
who will also sing during the evening.
Even during the rest of the evening,
there will be available the premises of Caffé Restaurant Ambroisie
that prepared for this evening an African dinner menu
from CZK 199,-- and wines from the South Africa.
R.S.V.P.: Please, confirm your binding participation
at the latest by February 22, 2013 to Ms. Hana Homolkova
to her e-mail: hana.homolkova @ africkesochy.cz
or phone 777 124 329
February 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "TENGENENGE - LIFE OF CHILDREN IN ZIMBABWE", Cinema Maj, Trest, February 22, 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova, as a Chairwoman of Tengenenge Friends Club in the Czech Republic, will spend the Friday, on February 22, 2013, with pupils of the Primary School in Trest. In the afternoon, she invites together with them to her lecture also the public at large.
Invitation:
TENGENENGE
LIFE OF CHILDREN IN ZIMBABWE
Pupils of the Primary School in Trest
invite you cordially to a lecture
of Dr. Marie Imbrova,
an African Studies Expert and
a former Diplomat
in Zimbabwe and Kenya
www.imbrova.cz
Cinema Maj
Trest
February 22,
2013
Beginnig
at 05 p.m.
Entrance fee:
CZK 10,--
Pupils of our school will hand over
a finacial donation
for the village of Tengenenge
in the value of CZK 11.500,--
Link: www.tengenenge.cz
February 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Strong Coffee - Discussion Programme "WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM AFRICANS", Pretty Good Coffee Shop - a bit of Africa in Most, Vladimira Majakovskeho 2103/17, Most, February 21, 2013
Invitation:
Strong Coffee of Dr. Marie Imbrova,
African Studies Expert,
former Diplomat in Kenya and in Zimbabwe,
Promoter of Tengenenge,
Collector of African Arts,
Implementer of Projects of Specific Aid to Africa,
a Discussion Programme about Africa,
which we do not know and maybe,
we even do not know that we could know.
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM AFRICANS
February 21, 2013, on 06:18 p.m.
Pretty Good Coffee Shop, Entrance Fee 70 CZK
Vladimira Majakovskeho 2103, Most
www.mama-africa.cz
Phone: 417 669 563
Link: www.mama-africa.cz
February 2013
"DAY OF CONTINENTS - AFRICA", Primary School of Velvary, Skolni 269, Velvary, February 13, 2013
Invitation:
Primary School of Velvary, Skolni 269
DAY OF CONTINENTS - AFRICA
Invitation to Project Day on February 13, 2013 in the school premises
Programme:
10:00 a.m. Initiating of activities in thematic workshops
10:30 a.m. Arrival of Chargé d'Affairs of the South African Republic Z. M. Dasa and other guests
11:00 a.m. Chat with Chargé d'Affairs of the South African Republic Z. M. Dasa
xxxxxxxxxxxChat with Dr. Marie Imbrova
13:30 a.m. Vernissage of Exhibition of Photographs "Children from Tengenenge", which will be attended by the author of photographs
xxxxxxxxxxxS. Chaloupkova and Dr. M. Imbrova, Chairwoman of the Tengenenge Friends Club in the Czech Republic
During the vernissage it will be handed over to the Tengenenge Friends Club a financial donation that will be used for the education of children from this village.
Link: www.zsvelvary.cz
January 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "AN OTHER YEAR IN TENGENENGE" Culture House U Tri Lip, Libochovice, January 25, 2013
Invitation:
Town of Libochovice
in cooperation with the Tengenenge Friends Club
cordially invite you
to a Dr. Marie Imbrova's lecture and chat
AN OTHER YEAR IN TENGENENGE
Culture House U Tri Lip,
Libochovice,
On Friday, January 25, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Voluntary Admission
in favour of the Tengenenge Friends Club
January 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "ZIMBABWE", Trmal Villa, Vilova 11, Prague 10 - Strasnice, January 24, 2013
Invitation:
Dr. Marie Imbrova, an African Studies Expert and Publicist, lectures on
ZIMBABWE
On Thursday, January 24, 2013
Trmal Villa
Vilova 11
Prague 10 - Strasnice
January 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova's Lecture "PAST AND FUTURE IN ZIMBABWE", Great Assembly Hall of the Municipality of Bilina, Brezanska 50/1, Bilina, January 18, 2013
Dr. Marie Imbrova starts January 2013 with extensive lecturing activities.
Link: www.teplicky.denik.cz
Invitation:
The Cultural Centre Kaskada
in cooperation with
the Hus Institute of Theological Studies
and
the St. Elizabeth University of Health
and Social Work in Bratislava
cordially invite you to a lecture and chat
Dr. Marie Imbrova
PAST AND FUTURE IN ZIMBABWE
Great Assembly Hall of the Municipality of Bilina,
Brezanska 50/1, Bilina
January 18, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Voluntary admission
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