Fishermen gather to catch fish for the traditional Christmas meal

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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Thousands of people gathered on its banks on Friday Czechia The largest pond, Rosembark, bears witness to centuries of legacy: Annual carp harvest.

fishermenPlunging into the cool water, in dark green waterproofs, carefully netting the carp – a catch that was destined Christmas Food tables across the country.

For many Czech families, carp is not just a delicious dish, but an essential centerpiece of their festive celebrations.

An estimated 100 metric tons of fish were expected, with pike, catfish and other varieties as well as carp typically accounting for 90 percent.

These freshly caught fish are sold in bustling street markets before the holidays, prepared as traditional fish soup or fried in breadcrumbs on Christmas Eve.

Covering 647 hectares, the Rožemberk Pond is an important part of an extensive network of approximately 500 interconnected ponds and canals, a system completed in the southern Czech Republic during the 16th century.

The fishermen were following a centuries-old tradition as they caught their fish from the Rosemark Pond – mostly carp that will end up on the tables of families across the country at Christmas.

The fishermen were following a centuries-old tradition as they caught their fish from the Rosemark Pond – mostly carp that will end up on the tables of families across the country at Christmas. ,associated Press,

Waterways ensure adequate living conditions for fish, while interconnected networks have proven to be reliable protection against floods.

Carp are ridiculed in some parts of the world, but Czechs love the fish: it’s said to bring good luck – but only if you keep some of their scales in your wallet.

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