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Traditional Carol Procession In Krakow

Participants are walking through the city streets of Krakow, Poland, on December 28, 2023, during the traditional carol procession that marks the end of the Year of Wlodzimierz Tetmajer. Dressed in costumes and accompanied by Torun, a monster symbolizing a horned, black, and hairy animal with a snapping mouth, they are heading to the Main Square while singing Christmas carols. This procession is the culmination of the celebrations for Wlodzimierz Tetmajer, a Polish painter and graphic artist. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10879339
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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