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Dear friends of Meltingpot. We are very sorry, but this July we will not meet in person in the Dolní Vítkovice area. The 19th year of
the Colours of Ostrava festival, which we host every year, has had to be postponed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. See you on 14th - 17th July 2021.
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Czech

Václav Cílek (CZE)

Geologist and climatologist

„It cannot be ruled out that as a result of global warming the European continent will get cold for a while, because the glaciers´ rapid melting will change the cycle of water circulation.“
Václav constantly monitors changes in the Czech landscape and climate. He is also involved in other professional activities. In his books he often writes about philosophy, theology, and art.  He translates Taoist and Zen texts.
Vaclav participated in a number of television projects, such as the series "Putování starými cestami"(On the Old Roads), „Kameny v české krajině“ (Stones in the Czech Landscape), „Řeka More…