The Czech Republic has a special library for dissident programming. The Presidential Library of Václav Havel hosts events intentionally challenging to authority and mainstream culture, reports OZY. The library itself is based around the works of Havel, who remains a divisive figure. The library primarily functions as host to a mix of lectures, concerts, and readings which serve the local community of activists.
A Library of Dissidents
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