There have been celebrations across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as both countries commemorate the 25th anniversary of the movement that led to the communist government in then-Czechoslovakia collapsing.
In Prague, residents celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 'Velvet Revolution', while in Slovakia, people remembered the 'Gentle Revolution'.
The 1989 revolution was sparked after communist police responded violently to a student protest on November 17.
It led to general striking and the resignation of Czechoslovakia’s president. In 1993, Czechoslovakia split peacefully into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Executive producer of SBS Radio's Czech program, Filip Koubek was in Prague for the celebrations.
"Overall atmosphere was nice with memories and thinking about Velvet Revolution," Mr Koubek said.
"People were walking from one to another place and were burning candles."
Some people used the day to protest against the current president. Protesters were angry at President Milos Zeman's pro-Russian stance.
"Including thrown eggs," Mr Koubek said.
One of the eggs hit the visiting German President, Joachim Gauck by accident.
It's estimated there were around 5,000 protesters at a rally, where the student march took place 25 years earlier.
Some at the celebrations reported a commercial feel to the events, with stalls selling food and other goods.
