Zabijačka feast (pork feast)
Participants and visitors sample freshly prepared pork specialties (headcheese, sausages, etc.) as part of the pre-Lent celebration
~11:00
Masopust Carnival (Bečov nad Teplou)
Masopust v Bečově nad Teplou
Bečov nad Teplou, Czech Republic
Feb 20, 2027ExpectedSource
Each February the town of Bečov nad Teplou keeps Masopust, the Czech pre-Lenten carnival, with a masked parade through town and a traditional zabijačka pig-feast at the old Stará Pošta. It marks the last days of feasting before Lent in the warm, hearty style of Bohemian winter.
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Masopust parade & glejt ceremony
Spectators line the route to watch costumed villagers, accompanied by music, march through town drumming, dancing and collecting treats
~13:00
Where it happens
Restaurace Stará pošta
Bečov nad Teplou, Czech Republic
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
Carnival costume (mask)
Read the local rhythm
Warm outerwear
Respect local boundaries
Join the costumed procession only if in traditional attire; greet householders politely at...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Masopust Carnival (Bečov nad Teplou)
Masopust v Bečově nad Teplou
Bečov nad Teplou, Czech Republic
Each February the town of Bečov nad Teplou keeps Masopust, the Czech pre-Lenten carnival, with a masked parade through town and a traditional zabijačka pig-feast at the old Stará Pošta. It marks the last days of feasting before Lent in the warm, hearty style of Bohemian winter.
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Masopust is the Czech name for the carnival period (from Epiphany to Ash Wednesday) when communities hold folk celebrations of winter’s end. Villages across Bohemia traditionally hold masked processions, feasting and merrymaking during this time. In Bohemia these customs date back to the Middle Ages, reflecting a pre-Christian festivity now incorporated into local culture.
Key moments to know
~11:00Expected
Zabijačka feast (pork feast)
Participants and visitors sample freshly prepared pork specialties (headcheese, sausages, etc.) as part of the pre-Lent celebration
~13:00Expected
Masopust parade & glejt ceremony
Spectators line the route to watch costumed villagers, accompanied by music, march through town drumming, dancing and collecting treats
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Carnival costume (mask)
Read the local rhythm
Warm outerwear
Respect local boundaries
Join the costumed procession only if in traditional attire; greet householders politely at each stop. Do not in...
Dress for the setting
Visitors should dress warmly and may wear a traditional mask to join. Respect local customs: do not mock partic...
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Feb 20, 2027
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Bečov nad Teplou
West Bohemia
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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