Comic | Komik

Small Wonder | June 13, 2019

During the Český Krumlov city tour, we passed many schools dedicated to arts and music. Many shops we pass have original Czech artwork, ranging from glass to wood; there are many music shops around, and often, there are musicians playing in the main square. It is clear to see that the small town has a strong sense of artistry in its roots. One of the many schools here is a center of arts education with 774 students ranging from the ages of 6 to 18. The school was designed to provide the widest range of gifted children with basic education in the field of music and art, while helping them come of age at the same time. Music is the largest subject of study, and children can choose from 19 musical instruments or vocals. Chambers and individual students have unquestionable talent, and some have gone onto win national competitions for their arts.

As I walked around town, I saw many young children holding instruments or sheet music. A boy caught me by surprise when I saw him exiting the municipal library with a newly checked out book. He was reading his book as he walked down the stairs, obviously he was very eager. I first passed by him at the library and around 30 minutes later I spotted him, still reading, on a bridge; he had moved about a total of 20 feet in that entire timespan. The fact that a young boy was so invested in his book and that the city is filled with talented little prodigies makes me appreciate the little town even more.