Caption

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

Date

Apr 17, 2022

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/Sylvio Dittrich

Reference

BRK24F41_446

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No

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Rights managed

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51,3Mb (4,2Mb) / 17,3in x 11,5in / 5184 x 3456 (300dpi)

Keywords

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