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Fašank, Ostatky or Masopust, the beautiful and unusual Czech Mardi Gras
Culture & ScienceFašankHolidaysCustoms & Traditions

Fašank, Ostatky or Masopust, the beautiful and unusual Czech Mardi Gras

by PetraJanuary 30, 2021January 13, 2025

Colorful and somewhat scary costumes, lots of music, dancing and cake. That's fašank, masopust, končiny or ostatky, the legendary Czech Mardi Gras, the time of strange traditions like burying the contrabass... (more…)

Zabíjačka – pig slaughter Czech way
Customs & TraditionsCulture & ScienceEating & DrinkingGastronomy

Zabíjačka – pig slaughter Czech way

by PetraJanuary 20, 2021January 13, 2025

Zabíjačka is a very special event in the Czech Republic and although many families decided to abandon the tradition of slaughtering their own pig they still purchase the products. (more…)

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