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Maypole-raising
Maibaumaufstellung
Farchant, Germany
May 1, 2030ExpectedSource
In the Zugspitz-region village of Farchant, the local costume club leads a festive procession with the decorated Maibaum behind a brass band, before the men raise it by hand with long wooden poles. The maypole-raising is a proud Bavarian spring custom, set against the high peaks of the valley.
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Farchant, Bavaria, Germany
Farchant, Germany
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Maypole-raising
Maibaumaufstellung
Farchant, Germany
In the Zugspitz-region village of Farchant, the local costume club leads a festive procession with the decorated Maibaum behind a brass band, before the men raise it by hand with long wooden poles. The maypole-raising is a proud Bavarian spring custom, set against the high peaks of the valley.
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Local Bavarian maypole-raising in Farchant (Zugspitz Region), where the Volkstrachtenverein Farchant leads a festive procession with the decorated Maibaum, accompanied by a brass band (Blaskapelle), before the tree is raised by hand using long wooden poles with the help of locals. The custom has been practiced in Farchant for over a century, and a new maypole is raised every four years. Food and refreshments are typically offered and the village center/ro...
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Local Bavarian maypole-raising in Farchant (Zugspitz Region), where the Volkstrachtenverein Farchant leads a festive procession with the decorated Maibaum, accompanied by a brass band (Blaskapelle), before the tree is raised by hand using long wooden poles with the help of locals. The custom has been practiced in Farchant for over a century, and a new maypole is raised every four years. Food and refreshments are typically off...
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