Perchtenlaufen

Perchtenlaufen is a folk custom found in some Austrian as well as South Tyrolian regions. Occurring on set occasions, the ceremony involves two groups of locals fighting against one another, using wooden canes and sticks.

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Perchtenlaufen

Perchtenlaufen is a folk custom found in some Austrian as well as South Tyrolian regions. Occurring on set occasions, the ceremony involves two groups of locals fighting against one another, using wooden canes and sticks.

Source: Wikipedia "Perchtenlaufen" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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