The Czech village celebrating Masopust since 1785

Photo: Slavomír Kubeš, ČTK

According to a local chronicle, the village of Sulislav in the west of Czechia celebrated its first Masopust (Mardi Gras) in 1785. Locals have been following the colourful tradition virtually every year since then and this year’s edition saw a record number of masks.

Source: ČTK