This Friday in the Czech capital Prague will begin one of the most unusual festivals in Europe - Cannafest Prague 2011, which will be dedicated to one of the world most famous psychotropic substances, the plant from the Cannabis family, which better known as hemp, marijuana or simply grass.



The Czech Republic is one of the few countries, where is permitted keeping and using a variety of drugs including marijuana (15 grams), ecstasy (up to 4 tablets), amphetamine (up to 2 grams), heroin (1.5 grams) and cocaine (1 gram). In Prague for the second time will be held one of the most unusual exhibitions - Cannafest Prague 2011, which is entirely devoted to the plants that are used in production of a number of popular soft drugs.



This year the Cannafest Prague festival organizers expect more than 130 participants from the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Slovenia, Austria, France, Australia, Britain, Italy, USA and, of course, the Czech Republic. Products made from hemp and related services will be presented in six major categories: Natural resources, Cultivation, Paraphernalia (accessories for use), Arts, Media and Public institutions.



Visitors of the Cannafest Prague in 2011 can expect not only a huge selection of products from hemp, but also conferences dedicated to the use of cannabis in medicine and food industry. During the festival Cannafest Prague 2011 will be organized international conference dedicated to hemp, where will present their reports top 25 industry experts.



Cannafest Prague 2011 guests will attend lectures on the history of cannabis and its use in various industries, screenings of documentaries and films about hemp. For guests of the Cannafest Prague 2011 festival will be organized concerts of the Basta Fidel, CCTV Allstars, Propaganja, Sunnyflower, who will also play on the instruments created from hemp.



Working hours of the Cannafest Prague 2011 in Prague:

Friday, November 25, 2011, 11:00 - 19:00

Saturday, November 26, 2011, 11:00 - 20:00

Sunday, November 27, 2011, 11:00 - 19:00



Venue: Incheba Expo Prague Holesovice



Tickets:

Day 1 - CZK 170 (EUR 7)

3 days CZK 340 (EUR 14)

Disabled people and children under 14 years old - free

(Visitors under 18 are allowed with parents only)