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Cultural Festivals in Europe

Festive gatherings showcasing traditional costumes and celebrations, including maypole erecting and church processions, filled with historical significance.

Traditional Easter procession with Christian floats depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Traditional Easter procession with Christian floats depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
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The Saxon Winegrowers' Procession 2012
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BRUGES, BELGIUM - MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Locals perform an historical reenactment and dramatizations of Biblical events. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium
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Setting up of the maypole, Graming, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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Alphorn players in the glow of bonfires, summer solstice festival at the Kampenwand, Aschau im Chiemgau, Chiemgau Alps, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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The Gebirgsschützen at procession with traditional costumes, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Werdenfelser Land, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany
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horsemen and musicians at Blutritt equestrian procession, in front of Basilica of St. Martin Weingarten Oberschwaben-Allgäu Baden-Württemberg Germany
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Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades
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Miners pay their respects on the castle square Traditional mining and smelting parade in Freiberg. Hundreds of miners from various mining and metallurgical organisations marched through Freiberg's old town. For the first time, the miners' parade took place on the Schlossplatz. The march then continued via the Obermarkt, with the Freiberg Christmas market, to St Peter's Church for the so-called Mettenschicht. Over 10, 000 onlookers watched the event, Bergparade in Freiberg, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe
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Equestrian procession on Ascension Day
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Vikings At The Icelandic Festival Of Manitoba; Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
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Members of the Pipe and Drum team perform after Blue Mass at the St. Patrick's Cathedral, Washington, DC.
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Coach during Leonhardifahrt, the feast day of Saint Leonard of Noblac, Kreuth, Tegernsee Valley, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades
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horsemen and musicians at Blutritt equestrian procession, in front of Basilica of St. Martin Weingarten Oberschwaben-Allgäu Baden-Württemberg Germany
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romeria y baile de boleros tradicionales, ermita de Maristel·la , santuario dedicado a la Virgen del Carmen, fundado en 1890, bosque de Son Ferrà, Esporles,sierra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, balearic islands, spain, europe.
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Pilgrimage, Georgiritt,
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Decorated oxcarts, people in traditional clothes, Pentecost pilgrimage of El Rocio, Huelva province, Andalusia, Spain, Europe
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The lit torches are placed before the master of ceremonies and high priest, Kyoto, Japan, Asia
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The pageant of the Golden Tree. Bruges. Belgium.
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Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz
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Parade of the Three Wise Men, Llucmajor, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
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Swiss guard in Vatican
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Tex Hall, Chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, speaking at events marking the debut of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial traveling exhibit, Corps of Discovery II, at Monticello, Virginia
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Easter riding procession in Crostwitz, Easter riding in Lusatia. Procession from Crostwitz to Panschwitz Kuckau. Every year at Easter, around 5 processions take place in Lusatia, each with around 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive processions on horseback
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Legalman Second Class (LN2) Sandy Shepard, (Center), Electronics Technician Second Class (ET2) Michael Buchanan, and (Right) Utilitiesman Second Class (UT2) Sherry Buchanan of the Naval Air Station Key West Color Guard volunteer their time to assist in the Massing of the Colors Celebration at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Massing of the Colors has been celebrated in Key West for over twenty years in recognition of active duty, retired and veterans who gave their lives for their country while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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BRUGES, BELGIUM - MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Locals perform an historical reenactment and dramatizations of Biblical events. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium
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Maypole erection at Marzoll Castle, Marzoll, Berchtesgadner Land, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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Epiphany, Three Wise Men wearing costumes to celebrate a religious festival, Albir, Altea, Costa Blanca, Alicante province, Spain, Europe
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Traditionalist Catholic pilgrimage, Eure_et_Loir, France, Europe
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Viking warriors at the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
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Mining parade in Dresden at the Church of Our Lady
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Detroit, Michigan, The Stations of the Cross are portrayed, in Spanish, on Good Friday at the Catholic Basilica of Ste. Anne. Ste. Anne was founded by French colonists in 1701. The church now serves a mostly Mexican-American community
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Luther's wedding in Luther city Wittenberg
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BRUGES, BELGIUM, MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Locals perform dramatizations of Biblical events, Esau character. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, Europe
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horsemen and musicians at Blutritt equestrian procession, in front of Basilica of St. Martin Weingarten Oberschwaben-Allgäu Baden-Württemberg Germany
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Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades
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Hallia Venezia masks costumes carnival costume carnival travel photo travel photography worth seeing sight atmosphere atmospheric historical carnival Schwaebisch Hall
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Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades
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Religious banner pulled by oxen crossing the river.
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USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Gloucester, Saint Peter's Fiesta, Festival to honor patron saint of fishermen, America's Oldest Seaport
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Bavaria, traditional costumes, folklore, tradition, customs, Corpus Christi procession, mountain panorama, Zugspitze group
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Historical procession, Rome, Italy, Europe
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Papal visit of Benedikt XVI., Altoetting, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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BRUGES, BELGIUM, MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Locals perform an historical reenactment and dramatizations of Biblical events. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, Europe
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Italy, Piedmont, Oropa Sanctuary (Santuario di Oropa).
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Palm donkey in front of St Jodokus Church, ready for the palm donkey procession, tradition since the 15th century, Bad Oberdorf, Oberallgäu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
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Leonhardifahrt in Murnau to honour of the holy St. Leonhard, patron saint of the horses, with many decorated carriages and horses
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Prelude to the battle. Moors and Christians. Pollensa. Tramuntana mountains. Majorca. Balearic Islands. Spain
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Modern Pilgrimage Follows Ancient Way - The pilgrims set ***** from Wayfarer's Hall, Winchester, ***** the first stage of their journey to ***** Canterbury this morning. Brother Andrew is seen carrying the cross ***** Father Francis, leader of the pilgrims ***** on the left.A small band of 20th century pilgrims led by throw Franciscan friars from Cerne Abbas, set out from the ancient Wayfarer's Hall, in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral, on their journey to Canterbury, this morning (Wednesday). The pilgrims are traveling on ***** carrying in rucksacks their needs ***** the journey, and will follow the old track which became in the Middle ***** the main route for thousands wending their way to the shrine of Thomas a' Becket. August 13, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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Feast of Corpus Christi procession in Gmund at Tegernsee lake, Upper Bavaria Germany
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A tour group is doing a guided tour of the Aachen Cathedral (UNESCOs World Heritage Site) is the final resting place of Charlemagne in the old town of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Uk, England, Somerset, Bath, Abbey
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Carvalhal Bombarral, Portugal - 13 December 2020: blue Chinese terracotta warriors in the Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal
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Moors and Christians, "Es Firó", Plaza De Sa Constitució, Soller, Sierra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, balearic islands, spain, europe.
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13th mountain procession with mountain devotion to the Festival of Lights in Bergiesshuebel
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Church members carry banners while musicians play classical music during the CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL - CARMEL MISSION, CALIFORNIA
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Judges and Judiciary in Hong Kong China in 1992
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Procession of school boys with large bells on 1st March, Chalandamarz, Engadine spring ritual, Zernez, Unterengadin, Engadin, Canton of Graubuenden, Switzerland, Europe
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England, East Sussex, Eastbourne, Pagans Celebrating The Lammas Day Festival In August.
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HUNGARY 10 SEPTEMBER 1979 Mass of people on a meadow
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33rd German Protestant Church Congress in Dresden
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The sacrament of reconciliation, World Youth Day, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific
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Funeral for Reema Samaha,28, killed in the Virginia Tech shooting masacre
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Nimbschen Monastery