Trabant enthusiasts gather in Prague

Trabant enthusiasts have been gathering for a weekend of events celebrating the East German car on the outskirts of the Czech capital. Organisers said they expected up to 150 Trabis to appear at the Trabantiáda, which is being held by the lake Džbán in Prague 6. Vehicles produced by the East German concern IFA in the communist era, such as Wartburg cars and Barkas vans, are also taking part.