CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic — A revival of an old Easter tradition has gone ahead in southern Czech Republic amid tight coronavirus restrictions.
After the pandemic prevented it from happening a year ago, a procession of participants in black suits with white masks returned to the city of Ceske Budejovice, beating drums and pushing small noise-making carts.
They all wear face coverings and abide by social distancing rules.
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
A participant wearing a mask holds a candle as he stands in front of a depiction of the painting the Last Supper during an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
A participant adjusts his masks before taking part in an Easter procession marching through the streets in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
“I’m really grateful for it,” said Jan Vodicka, a participant at the event. “Last year’s edition was canceled. This year, it brings people together and gives them hope. That’s what Easter is all about.”
While in Austria and elsewhere, people use wooden rattles to make the noise, believers in Ceske Budejovice returned about 10 years ago to a tradition of using small wooden carts for the Easter rattling, or clattering, as it’s also known.
The processions take place through Easter Sunday.
A participant wearing a mask prepares to take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Friday, April 2, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants talk before taking part in an Easter procession marching through the streets in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Friday, April 2, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Friday, April 2, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Friday, April 2, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound are reflected in a shop window as they take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Friday, April 2, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants dressed in black, wearing masks, beating drums and pushing small carts making a synchronized and loud sound take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants wearing masks stand near a depiction of the painting the Last Supper take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
A participant wearing a mask takes part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
Participants wearing masks take part in an Easter procession marching through the streets of Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 1, 2021. (Credit: Petr David Josek/AP.)
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