Procession from Panschwitz Kuckau to Höflein, Räckelwitz to Crostwitz. 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. Entrance at Räckelwitz Castle
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Procession from Panschwitz Kuckau to Höflein, Räckelwitz to Crostwitz. 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. Entrance at Räckelwitz Castle

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