The Czech-Moravian Carnival Union brings together dozens of associations from across the country. Together we preserve, develop and celebrate centuries-old traditions of carnival processions and masquerade festivities.
Connecting carnival traditions from across the country
In Milevsko, where there is a more than 150-year tradition of organizing carnival masquerade processions, a museum was opened in 2017 that seeks to document the depth of the local tradition and inspire its successors. On this occasion, the idea arose whether this museum could be the headquarters of a nationwide union of organizations that organize carnival and masquerade celebrations.
The goals of the carnival union stem primarily from the need to promote various forms of carnival traditions, customs and celebrations, not only externally but also among those who actively participate. Currently, there are dozens of carnival associations in the Czech Republic that often don't even know about each other. The union should help improve this situation.
Documenting traditions
We record the history of carnival customs throughout the Czech Republic
Cooperation
We connect associations that often don't know about each other
International ties
Cooperation with AT, DE, CH
Education
Lectures and public awareness about traditions
UNESCO
Who makes up our union
Each association brings a unique form of carnival traditions from its region
