Český Krumlov - Festival of the Five-Petalled Rose 2004


A concert and a strongman.

<!--[+title+]-->Folk music<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->The strongman on a bed of nails.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Two people stand on him.<!--[-title-]-->

Costumed Townspeople

<!--[+title+]-->The townspeople dress up.......<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->...in costumes...<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->...of the medieval period.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Many stalls in the square.<!--[-title-]-->

The main square and the food!

<!--[+title+]-->The festival in the square.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Parades and events take place.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Food and drink on sale - very cheaply.<!--[-title-]-->

Soldiers on parade.

<!--[+title+]-->The soldiers prepare to march.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Massing together.<!--[-title-]-->

Rain over the town after the festival

<!--[+title+]-->Rainclouds over Český Krumlov<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Dusk and it is raining.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->The dark clouds are threatening.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->A rainy end to the festival.<!--[-title-]-->

Night in town.

<!--[+title+]-->Nightfall in the town<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Deserted streets after the festival.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Quiet and dark.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Nightfall<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->The catle tower at dusk.<!--[-title-]-->

The castle at night

<!--[+title+]-->The castle by night<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->The castle illuminated at night.<!--[-title-]--> <!--[+title+]-->Night over Český Krumlov<!--[-title-]-->

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