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2019
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Prague sets new decree for buskers
Performers in giant costumes of pandas and other animals can no longer appear as tourist attractions in the streets of Prague.
Performers in giant costumes of pandas and other animals can no longer appear as tourist attractions in the streets of Prague, according to the city’s new directive on busking that also bans bubble makers from the streets.

The localities with the complete busking ban newly include the whole Old Town Square, the Velkoprevorske Square where the popular Lennon Wall is situated, the namesti Miru Square, the Nerudova Street in the Lesser Town and a part of the Spalena street on the corner with the Narodni street.

Busking is also banned at cemeteries, near health centres, churches, playgrounds and schools when school lessons are underway.

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