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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Petr David Josek

Czech fishermen gather to catch fish destined for traditional Christmas meal

Fishermen sort fish during a traditional fish haul of the Rozmberk pond near the town of Trebon, Czech Republic - (Associated Press)

Thousands gathered on Friday along the banks of the Czechia’s largest pond, Rozmberk, to witness a centuries-old tradition: the annual carp harvest.

Fishermen, in dark green waterproofs, waded into the frigid waters, meticulously scooping carp into nets – a catch destined for Christmas dinner tables nationwide.

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