May 16, 2015 - June 17, 2015

Beer Festival in Prague

Holidays and Events in Prague Prague is filled with tourists from May 16 to June 1, and local residents are beating already high records hospitality. For 17 days Prague becomes the capital of beer, hosting one of the largest and oldest beer festivals in the world

December 31, 2015

New Year's Eve in Prague

Holidays and Events in Prague Probably, in no other city of the world such fabulous New Year atmosphere reigns, as in Prague. Undoubtedly, Paris, New York, London, Moscow and many other capitals are also beautiful, also drown in the lights of the illuminations and the splendor of the festive tinsel - but in Prague everything is different.

Prague is a popular city, which is not surprising: here as if the air of streets and parks, filled with the wind and all the problems and worries, is filled with beauty and peace. During holidays, Prague is especially beautiful and interesting, local customs and traditions attract visitors from all over the world.

One of the most beloved seasons in the capital of the Czech Republic is the time of Christmas and New Year's holidays. The city is animated and transformed, turning into a shining kingdom of lights from garlands hanging everywhere and happy passers-by. The magic pre-holiday season begins on the night of December 5-6, the day of St. Mikulas, which Czech children love so much.

On this day the city is filled with angels and devils: these characters accompany St. Mikulash, who walks the streets and houses in his fabulous snow-white vestments. To children who were obedient, the angel gives sweet gifts, and only charcoal and potatoes from the devil take the whores.

All the December in the city there are Christmas fairs: these markets with rows of wonderful painted gingerbread, amazing Christmas handmade toys, delicious sweets and fragrant mulled wine, the famous Bohemian glass are something absolutely fabulous. The fair in the Old Town Square is decorated with the main Christmas tree in Prague, and every year people are eagerly awaiting the evening when they will be able to see it, magical, sparkling and every time completely new.

All the December in the city there are Christmas fairs: these markets with rows of wonderful painted gingerbread, amazing handmade Christmas tree toys, delicious sweets and fragrant mulled wine, the famous Bohemian glass are something absolutely fabulous.

A few days before Christmas (Vanoce) everywhere there are tents in which odayut live carp - this fish is traditionally considered the main dish of Christmas dinner. Christmas itself in the Czech Republic is a quiet and family holiday, the streets of the city are empty, people gather at home at large tables with their children and parents. But New Year's Eve is a magnificent and unforgettable sight: the townspeople begin to launch rockets and fireworks in the afternoon, squeezing themselves in front of a big night.

And if at midnight, when the new year is replaced by the departing, to get somewhere higher, you can see how the night Prague immersed in a bright, colorful glow of lights: the city explodes with fireworks and creates a feeling that lightness, beauty and deep happiness fill everything around.

Pancake week Czechs are also celebrating, and do it on a grand scale . From February 20 to March 4 Prague becomes places a spectacularly bright carnival dedicated to the Czech Maslenitsa - Masopustu . Shrovetide festivities or Bohemian carnival - the show is truly fabulous: crowds of people in various carnival costumes are marching along the streets, carnival plays are played, masks competitions, balls and parades are held, and , of course, everyone dances, everywhere music sounds . Everyone can join this wonderful celebration, it's enough to have a suit with a mask . Often the place where the crowd flock becomes the island of Kamp and where everything ends with a delightful dinner in the open air . Here you can taste such national dishes as a picle, whole fried whole, fried sausages and, of course, the famous Czech delicacy - sweet and fragrant trader .

on May 16 on whole two and a half weeks hospitable Prague becomes the venue for one of the oldest and most important beer festivals in the world . Preparation for the festival starts in advance and it invests a lot of energy .On the outskirts of Prague a huge and spacious tent is erected, where over 70 varieties of beer are presented to the participants' court, not only by well-known manufacturers, but also by small private breweries deserving no less attention . Here you can try and deliciously delicious Czech cuisine that you will bring the waiters dressed in national costumes .