Life

Despite the spell of unseasonably warm weather, most of the country's skiing resorts are still in operation, thanks to heavy snowfall earlier this year. And even in Prague, where the first signs of spring can already be spotted, the skiing season is not quite over.

Masopust this year falls on March 5, with many of the celebrations taking place on the weekend of March 2 and 3. The highlight will be the annual parade at náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad.

"Masopust", the time of carnivals which historically ended on Ash Wednesday, is the oldest continuous holiday feast in the Czech lands. In terms of cultural memory, it is also the longest still transmitted – its significance and meaning passed down from generation to generation.

Ginfest by Barlife will take place for the fourth time on Saturday in Vinohrady Pavilon. The festival aimed at the general public offers tastings and seminars.