Carnival fans and lovers of historical costume parties should not miss the Bohemian Carnevale in Prague, which takes place from the 26th of February to the 8th of March 2011. The programme includes evening parties, art shows, food events and parades, where the capitals streets will be transformed into a multicoloured whirl of masks and allegorical floats. The festival reaches its peak with the Crystal Ball - Great Baroque Night in Masques, which will be held on Saturday, 5th March 2011 in the magnificent Palace of Count of Clam-Gallas travel back in time and spend an unforgettable night in mask and disguise. Partner hotel of the Crystal Ball is the Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace (http://www.mamaison.com/prague-pachtuv-palace-prague.html).
The Bohemian Carnevale a tribute to beauty, arts and tradition
The Bohemian Carnevale is a festival of fantasy, gastronomy and fun, and revives a Czech tradition which dates back over 700 years. The magical phenomenon of Carnevale enables anyone to toss away the conventions and become a peculiar actor on the imaginary scene of the Theatre of the World. During the festival, you can visit a Carnevale saloon in Clam-Gallas Palace in Husova Street and make yourself look, at least once, the way you always wanted. Fashion designers, hair studios, florists and others will be there to assist you. You will also find there an exhibition of masks and costumes for inspiration. Enjoy yourself at the opening party on the
25th of February or at one of the Galactico evening parties at the Clam-Gallas Palace. Admire the masque procession on the 26th of February. If you come to Prague with your family, there will also be a carnival party for children on the 27th of February. The Carnevale's food feast Cuisine d'Alchimiste takes place at selected restaurants, where special Carnevale menus will be served.
The most impressive event of course will be the baroque Crystal Ball. Glittering costumes, breathtaking masks, astonishing dancers, great actors and acrobats are the embellishment to the fabulous and exclusive evening filled with fantasy, splendid music, delicious food and entertainment. Each guest of the Crystal Ball is obliged to come in historic costume. For those who dont have one, the carnivals Boudoir offers a great variety of costumes for rent on site. The Boudoir will be located at the Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace, as well as a Camera Carnevale where guests can take a picture in their historic costumes.
Please visit www.carnevale.cz for the complete programme and tickets. At the INFOCENTRUM CARNEVALE at Colloredo-Mannsfeld Palace, Karlova 2, Praha 1, you will get all the information you need. It opens daily from 10.00 - 19.00.
Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace
The partner
hotels in Prague of the Crystal Ball, the Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace (http://www.mamaison.com/prague-pachtuv-palace-prague.html) is no less authentic than the event location: The former residence of Earl Karel Pachta, and once Mozarts home in the city, is a cultural and architectural Prague landmark in its own right. The upscale Hotel is the closest hotel to Charles Bridge and offers excellent historic accommodation in the heart of the city, boasting stunning features like frescos, vaulted chapel ceilings, sculptures and art. When you are looking for a romantic, charming stay in an original palace, this boutique hotel is the right choice for you. For stays during the festival you will get a 10 percent discount when you book online with the promotion code CARNEVALE. Zou can use
Prague hotel reservation.
Mamaison bridges the gap between culture, history and art
All Mamaison Hotels are not only located in the immediate vicinity of museums, galleries and theatres, but they are also architectural highlights in the cities of Budapest, Prague, Ostrava, Bratislava, Warsaw and Moscow. By supporting artists and linking to local cultural events like the Bohemian Carnevale, Mamaison lives up to its stated commitment to art, culture and history.
