In the Czech society, a new generation that is no longer enthused by the ethos of the November changes or the existence of freedom and democracy has come to claim the word.

In Czechia, Vietnamese immigrants managed to establish one of the largest Vietnamese Diaspora in the world. While scattered all around the country, the cultural and commercial centre of Sapa in Prague plays a key role for them acting as a refuge, providing help, opportunities and jobs. Although the Czech majority currently perceive it with suspicion, Sapa could prove to be a gateway, giving Czech citizens access to and educating them about Vietnamese culture and traditions.

For some in Central Europe, the Paris terrorist acts have once again confirmed their conviction that free speech, Muslims and peace simply don’t fit together. At the V4 Revue we believe that terrorism knows no religion. While Europe can’t ignore its security, it has to stand behind civic freedoms and fear cannot overshadow the conversations we need to have about migration and the coexistence of our many cultures.