The Desalpe. Swiss cowherds in traditional costume bringing cows down from the alps and through the town of Lenk

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Swiss cowherds lead their cattle through the alpine village of Lenk in an annual parade called the Desalpe. This is the ceremony of bringing the cattle down from the mountain pastures in autumn. Cows are wearing the traditional cowbells.

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Size: 5150px × 3427px
Location: Lenk, Bernese Oberland, Canton Bern, Berne, Switzerland
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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