PRESS RELEASE
PRAGUE, 10 February 2011
Bohemian Carnevale in Prague –
Join the festival of fun, fantasy and gastronomy with
Mamaison Hotels & Residences
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 capital’s 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 don’t have one, the carnival’s 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 hotel 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 Mozart’s 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.
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.
About Mamaison Hotels & Residences:
Mamaison Hotels & Residences are an independent hotel chain in Central and Eastern Europe. The
company has 10 years of experience in the hotel industry. Mamaison Hotels & Residences offer their
guests a portfolio of ten selected hotels from midscale to upscale deluxe category, classified as three hotel
types - “Mamaison Boutique Hotels”, “Mamaison Business & Conference Hotels” and “Mamaison AllSuites Residence Hotels”. The hotels are located in the heart of the attractive cities of Budapest,
Bratislava, Moscow, Ostrava, Prague and Warsaw. This unique hotel concept is distinguished by its design,
buildings true to their original surroundings, personal style and first-class service and is a winner with both
business and leisure travellers.
The company employs 480 people. The Orco Property Group (www.orcogroup.com) is the holding
company of Mamaison Hotels & Residences.
More information can be found at www.mamaison.com and www.facebook.com/mamaisonhotels.
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