'Wild men' in suits of tree lichen celebrate Schleicherlaufen in Austria. It is a similar cultural tradition to Carnival but it is held once every ...
Wild men in suits of tree lichen celebrate Schleicherlaufen. It is a similar cultural tradition to Carnival but it is held once every five years in early spring when light wins over darkness of winter. Men collect moss in the woods for weeks before and women in Telfs sew it onto clothing to make the costumes for the parade.
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Location: Telfs, Tyrol, Austria
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