The truly mouth-watering feast will be held at 5 pm in the exquisite courtyard of the baroque palace, where merry-makers can duck and dive with the characters behind this year’s Gathering of Masks. They can also gorge in the savoury delights of various pork delicacies from the Dolejších family workshop, such as the traditional bohemian carnival “prdelačka” soup and traditional sausages.
Anyone care to become a boar?
Another part of the carnival entertainment is the Pig Race that will take place on 11th February at Old Town Square as a part of the mask festival. The winner will be duly awarded. Everyone can enter the competition; all you need to do is to enrol at Carneval Infocentre at Old Town Square in the day of the event at the latest.
Gathering of Masks
This year’s of Carnevale Prague will start on 11th February at 2.30 on Old Town Square. You can enrol to the competition on the address: ucast@carnevale.cz. Gathering of Masks and their registration will be held in the Clam-Gallas Palace accreditation centre, Husova 20, Prague 1 from 1 pm. Every registered mask wearer will not only be eligible to participate on the parade, but can also compete in the competition and will receive a voucher for a drink and a portion of excellent Prague ham. Other participants are the nursery centres that celebrate their 20th year anniversary.
Carnival goes on
The program of Carnevale Prague 2012 starts on Saturday 11th February and extends until 22nd February. The centre of the event is Clam-Gallas Palace as well as Old Town Square and some restaurants that offer various meals suitable for the carnival season. For further details about the event, visit the Carnevale Prague 2012 website.
