Homosexuality was decriminalized in 1961. Laws against homosexual relations were
repealed in 1990.
The legal minimum age of consent (for heterosexual
and homosexual relations alike) is 15 years (if no money is involved). Additionally
it is an offense to expose a minor (under 18) to the "danger of depravation"
by enabling him an "idle or indecent life" or by seducing him into such
a life (Art. 217 CC; two years jail).
According
to the case law the "danger of depravation" must be the result of an
intensive longer-lasting behavior by the perpetrator causing in the youth habits,
preferences and interests leading to his moral decline and to his inability to
lead an independent life.
Homosexuality
is considered a taboo by the majority of the population. However, Prague is a
liberal city where many gay Czechs choose to live. There are no laws concerning
tourists with HIV/AIDS. Registered partnerships have been discussed twice in the
Parliament, but is not the law yet.
Prostitution and Promotion of Prostitution
is legal, if the prostitute is at least 18 years old.
At
most clubs in Prague you will get a 'drink ticket' - also called consumption card.
Your consumption will be noted on this paper. Payment usually is when you leave
the place. If you loose the ticket usually a high penalty fee is required. Make
sure to be careful with your drink tickets and also check for padding of the bills.
The
official language is Czech, Slovak language being understood. Most people have
basic or possibly intermediate knowledge of English and/or German language.
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Service and tip are included in the prices at hotels, in restaurants, and for
taxi fares. For good service you may leave 10% extra at your discretion.
The
normal electricity supply is 220 volts.
1 January New Year
6 January National Holiday
Easter Monday
1 May
Labor Day
8 May Day of Liberation from Fascism
5 July St. Cyril and
St Methodius
6 July Jan Hus Day (1415)
28 October Independence Day (Czechoslovakia)
24 & 25 December Christmas
26 December Boxer Day
April April fest - since 1995 every year in April
a lesbian gathering with workshops, discussions, films, exhibition and more. Organizers
are A-Club (see Bar listings), Goethe Institute Prague, Promluv, L-Klub Lambda
Praha & Café Erra. Email
June CSD &
The Rainbow Festival. Culture & Filmfestival in Karlovo Vary (not in
Prague!) - since 1998 every year. 500 visitors in 2000. Theatre, Cinema, Dance
and a parade on the last day. Info: Amigo and Nas Svet (magazines).
October Gay Men of Czech Republic - since 1991 every
year in June one week Meeting of all gay groups from all over the country with
films, exhibitions, workshops and more. In 2000 there have been 1200 visitors
in Brno. Info: Amigo and Nas Svet (magazines).
Summer
Candlelight March - since 1989 several times at several places within the
Czech Republic during the summer. Info: Amigo and Nas Svet.
Spring Prague Rainbow Spring - First time in '2000 - a gay sport festival.
Info: Amigo and Nas Svet.
June Gay Film Festival in Brno (since '2000). 800
visitors have been there in 2000. Info: Amigo and Nas Svet.
June,
July, August, September Parnik - During the summer monthly gay party ship
cruises at the Vltava, starting at the Palaczkeho Bridge. Info: Amigo and Nas
Svet. There was no Parnik in 2001...
Park Letna, Praha : The area near the 'Metronom'
on the top and next to the Belvedere Palace. Cruising goes on in the
bushes on either side of the pavilion, near the Hanovsky Pavilion Restaurant.
Hlavni nadrazi (Main Railway Station - gallery above the ticket counters)
see also the Podoli Bath (chapter bathes)!
Petrin Hill; Petrin Park. Cruisy Park. Cruising
the paved walkways and the one restroom in the park. There are plenty
of remote bushes where you can get it on.
Seberak Lake - Nude bathing - Metro to
Kácerov and a bus till Seberak (Endstation). From the busstop
walk to the opposite side of the lake - there is a nude beach with some
cruising.
Sarka Lake - Nude bathing - by Metro to
Dejvicka and the Tram 26 to the end of the station.
Toilets at the University for Economy.
Namesti Rebubliki. Cruisy toilet. Don't
have sex in the toilets there. The women that clean the place will call
the police.
Park close to Karlovo Namesti.
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