Traditional 'May Pole' raised in Bavaria
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PERCHTING, GERMANY - MAY 01: Men in traditional Bavarian costumes push wooden bar during the traditional Bavarian maypole raising on May 1, 2012 in Perchting, Germany. The tradition of erecting the tall wooden pole in the villages is going back to the 16th century. The pole is usually painted in the Bavarian colours of white and blue and decorated with emblems depicting local crafts and industry. (Photo by Alexandra Beier/Getty Images)
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