Veilings and Unveilings

One building in the U.S. embassy complex has been under wraps in recent months for some restoration work.

The coverings came off a few days ago and it looks very spiffy, with what appears to be a fresh paint job.

Here's what it has looked like in recent months while the work was underway. These construction drapes are a very familiar site in Old Town, with so many older buildings being restored.

I went out for a walk today in between marking final exams. Some interesting blue-and-gold curtains, red carpets, and kleig lights are being installed at the historic Opera House. A production of Dvorak's opera Rusalka premieres here on Monday, so perhaps that's what it's about. At least, I assume those curtains are temporary!

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Tupperware

American brands are so common here, I'm not surprised anymore to see them. But Tupperware has a special niche in U.S. pop culture. After WWII, when women were urged to go home and pursue traditional families, Tupperware parties in the home became a popular way to earn a little extra money.

Here's a Tupperware truck I spotted last fall. I don't know if they use the house-party model here, but it is apparently still a world-wide brand, judging from the company's web site. As usual, the Slovaks favor small, energy-efficient vans.

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