On Saturday, February 7, the Prague Municipal House became the scene of the twelfth year of the prestigious Czech-Slovak Ball. The event, which has traditionally been held under the auspices of the presidents of both countries, once again confirmed its exceptional importance for both nations. This year’s motto “From heritage to the future” accompanied the guests throughout the evening, which was interwoven with respect for common history and important milestones, including mentions of personalities such as Václav Havel, Antonín Dvořák and opera legend Edita Gruberová.
An unforgettable musical experience was provided by the main star of the evening, multiple nightingale Lucie Bílá. Accompanied by the Petr Maláska band, she performed a specially prepared program, with which she once again confirmed her bond with both countries. The contrast to the soft tones was brought by the legendary Tublatanka.
Simona Simanová spoke to musician Teri Čikoš for Koktejl.sk, who was accompanied at the ball by her beloved father. “My father is accompanying me, he was here last year as well. And I confess that Lukáš (Lukáš Lacko) is in South America again, because it just doesn’t work out for him in January, February, so my father is here again, it probably becomes such a nice tradition,” explained Simanová.
The father-daughter duo always makes a positive impression. “I think so, I think he’s really like that, he’s a very good partner and he’s very intelligent and he’s so outgoing, so I don’t really have to be shy about taking him out. And my mother was really looking forward to having a little rest and picking out that father for me again. So it’s really such a pleasant family moment. Because that’s the only time a year that I actually dance with him. And that’s very pleasant.” said the moderator.
Simona Simanová was recently at the Olympics in Milan on business. She herself is intensely involved in sports. Is it still sinking? “Yes, I have freediving, but I must admit that the last time I went freediving there were terribly strong currents down, so it was very dangerous. And the friend who freedives tells me that listen, you wouldn’t go surfing and that of course, so this winter we mainly surfed,” she revealed.
We were wondering how she was doing. “I’ve tried it before, but if you don’t try it regularly, it’s hard. A wave just comes, you fall 20 times and you have to learn to catch the wave and stand up first. Now, fortunately, I can go left and right, but it’s terribly difficult for the body, because there you engage completely different muscles than in normal life,” added Simona Simanová about the tempting but difficult sport.
