Local residents are very hospitable and friendly people. They have already got accustomed to a large number of travelers who visit Brno virtually all year round. Any citizen of the city will be surely happy to tell visitors a lot of interesting legends. Sometimes it’s even hard to understand where the real history ends and begins pure fiction. The local people are practical. They try to put things in order everywhere and in everything. While walking on the streets of the city, tourists will certainly notice how clean they are. Visitors are also asked to follow the local rules and maintain order. Please keep in mind that debris thrown in the wrong place may lead you to heavy fines. During year Brno becomes home to numerous interesting events. Each of them has its own unique traditions and customs, but there are also many similarities in these national celebrations. For example, simply no celebration is possible without a huge amount of various delicious foods and the favorite national drink - beer. A prominent national holiday called Masopust is celebrated a week before the start of Lent. The name of the holiday is literally translated as "rejection from meat". During a week all local restaurants and cafes offer their guests an incredible amount of meat dishes. It is believed that people should eat a lot of meat in order to prepare themselves to fasting. Donuts are another symbol of the holiday. Delicious pastries can be purchased almost in all outdoor cafes. Masopust
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