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Traditional Carol Procession In Krakow

Participants are walking through the city streets in a traditional carol procession, ending the Year of Tetmajer, in Krakow, Poland, on December 28, 2023. Every year, this procession takes place, with participants dressed in costumes, carrying a star and accompanied by Torun, a monster that represents a horned, black, and hairy animal with a snapping mouth. They are heading to the Main Square, singing Christmas carols. This year, they are celebrating the Year of Wlodzimierz Tetmajer, a Polish painter and graphic artist, and the procession marks the culmination of this celebration. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10879331
Date Taken	28 December 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto

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