Similar to last year’s premiere, the main programme took place on the central square by the sundial. In addition to the playful antics of the masked participants—who, within two hours, managed to visit all the faculties and “vacuum up” their pantries—the all-day programme offered demonstrations of old Czech customs and traditions as well as traditional pork-slaughter delicacies.
CZU’s new rector, Michal Lošťák, found himself in the role of host for the first time and thus granted the masqueraders entry onto academic grounds. At noon sharp, he officially opened Masopust by handing over the key to the Queen of Fašank, and the afternoon festivities could begin. The programme included demonstrations of traditional pig butchery, with the option to buy the butchered cuts, plenty of lively old Czech music for listening and dancing, and unique gastronomic experiences. Throughout the day, Czech zabijačka specialities produced by CZU’s Food Processing Pavilion were on offer, along with locally brewed student beer to wash them down. In short, everything that belongs to Masopust…
