Western PA Slovak Cultural Association

10/07/2026

This month's Slovak Heritage Meeting on Monday, October 5 featured Larry Kuzlowski leading the group in making 3 types of Slovak cookies!

09/21/2026

New this year at Septemberfest...Redovy!!

This year at Septemberfest, the Pittsburgh Slovakians will be performing the Redovy “Money Dance”, a popular tradition at Slovak weddings. Audience members are encouraged to participate by “gifting” money to the “bride” in exchange for a dance! All Redovy donations will help support the NSS Life PVR Scholarship fund!
Drawing for the bride and groom will be held at 2:30 pm at 351 Valley Brook Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317 on Saturday, September 26th.

07/22/2026

What a great day!!

06/12/2026

Time to get your tickets for the 103rd Annual Slovak Day at Kennywood Park!!!

06/11/2026

The Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, previously known as Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and CSR Symphony Orchestra, is a symphony radio orchestra based in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Founded in 1929 to serve Slovak Radio, the orchestra became particularly associated with the music of Slovak composers, notably Alexander Moyzes, Eugen Suchoň and Ján Cikker.

For more information, and to listen, visit

The Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, previously known as Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and CSR Symphony Orchestra, is a symphony radio orchestra based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Founded in 1929 to serve Slovak Radio, the orchestra became particularly associated with the music of Slovak compos...

06/05/2026

Today is National Donut Day and what better way to celebrate than by drooling over the recipe for Šišky? Do you or someone in your family make šišky?

Sisky are Slovak donuts. Making homemade donuts is easy. Just make the dough, cut out circles, and fry them in oil.

04/24/2026

The deadline to apply for the Slovak Language Scholarships is April 30, 2026!!

Classes The WPSCA is offering FREE Intermediate Slovak Language Classes for those with some prior knowledge. Classes will be held every Thursday beginning March 12 through April 30, 2026, from 6:00…

04/17/2026

04/06/2026

What is the day after Easter and why is it significant?
Slovak Easter Monday (Veľkonočný pondelok) in Christianity is one of the days of the Easter octave, when Christians experience the Easter joy of their redemption. It is associated with various traditions and customs that are considered to be rites of passage between the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This non-Christian practice has been theologized and included in the Christian framework in various cultures throughout history.
Activities include the unique oblievačka (water splashing-pictured below) and šibačka (whipping with decorated willow branches) traditions. Boys visit girls to splash them with water and tap them with willow branches to ensure health, beauty, and youth for the year ahead, often receiving painted eggs, ribbons, or sweets in return.

Information from Marianne Ponist and https://kalendar.aktuality.sk/sviatky/popis/2026-4-6.

Image from https://www.kosiceonline.sk/zvyky-na-velkonocny-pondelok-sa-spajali-so-zaistenim-prosperity-a-zdravia

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

Image from https://www.modrykonik.sk/blog/nais20/album/veselu-velku-noc-q0n9i3/28098945