A girl takes part in a parade during the Witches of Lesser Town event in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 30, 2026. Held here on Thursday, the event reflected a traditional custom of warding off evil and welcoming spring, drawing both locals and visitors. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

A girl takes part in a parade during the Witches of Lesser Town event in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 30, 2026. Held here on Thursday, the event reflected a traditional custom of warding off evil and welcoming spring, drawing both locals and visitors. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

People take part in a parade during the Witches of Lesser Town event in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 30, 2026. Held here on Thursday, the event reflected a traditional custom of warding off evil and welcoming spring, drawing both locals and visitors. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

A woman takes part in a parade during the Witches of Lesser Town event in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 30, 2026. Held here on Thursday, the event reflected a traditional custom of warding off evil and welcoming spring, drawing both locals and visitors. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

People take part in a parade during the Witches of Lesser Town event in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 30, 2026. Held here on Thursday, the event reflected a traditional custom of warding off evil and welcoming spring, drawing both locals and visitors. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

People take part in a parade during the Witches of Lesser Town event in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 30, 2026. Held here on Thursday, the event reflected a traditional custom of warding off evil and welcoming spring, drawing both locals and visitors. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)

People take part in a parade during the Witches of Lesser Town event in Prague, the Czech Republic, April 30, 2026. Held here on Thursday, the event reflected a traditional custom of warding off evil and welcoming spring, drawing both locals and visitors. (Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua)