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Febiofest
This festival ( www.febiofest.cz ) of film, video and TV features new works by in-
ternational film-makers. It continues throughout the Czech Republic after the Prague
festival.
April
The weather transforms from shivers to sunshine. By the end of the month the
sidewalks and squares are covered with outdoor cafe tables, and peak tourist
season begins.
Burning of the Witches (Pálení čarodějnic)
This Czech pre-Christian (pagan) festival for warding off evil features the burning of
brooms at Výstaviště and all-night, end-of-winter bonfire parties on Kampa island and
in suburban backyards. It's held on 30 April.
May
May is Prague's busiest and most beautiful month, with trees and gardens in full
blossom, and a string of major festivals. Book accommodation well in advance,
and expect to pay top dollar.
Labour Day (Svátek práce)
Once sacred to the communists, the 1 May holiday is now mostly a picnic opportun-
ity. To celebrate the arrival of spring, couples lay flowers at the statue of the 19th-cen-
tury romantic poet Karel Hynek Mácha, author of Máj (May), a poem about unre-
quited love.
Prague Spring (Pražské jaro)
H eld from 12 May to 3 June, this international music festival ( www.festival.cz ) is
Prague's most prestigious event, with classical music concerts held in theatres,
churches and historic buildings.
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