Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:59:10 +0200Masks, marionettes and lots and lots of meat: Masopust 2005https://english.radio.cz/masks-marionettes-and-lots-and-lots-meat-masopust-2005-8095715© 2026 Radio Prague International Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the period in which Christians prepare for Easter. Here in the Czech Republic many people are observing "masopust", which literally translates as "meat fast". But it isn't only about abstinence - it's also a chance to celebrate. To get a feel for the spirit of masopust, Rosie Johnston has been out and about in the Prague district of Zizkov. encr@radio.cz (Cesky Rozhlas)webmaster@radio.cz (CRo Webmaster) https://english.radio.cz/sites/default/files/images/4f5197446b1f6808606b2a0aab5e5a67.png?timestamp=1583150525 Masks, marionettes and lots and lots of meat: Masopust 2005 https://english.radio.cz/masks-marionettes-and-lots-and-lots-meat-masopust-2005-8095715 Radio Prague International Radio Prague International radio.prague.int@gmail.com clean 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9