Editorial photo #13547137 Human Interest

25th Traditional Rekawka Festival In Krakow

Participants of the Traditional Rekawka Festival under the slogan ''Crime and Punishment'' gather on the Krakus Mound in Krakow, Poland, on April 7, 2026. The 25th edition of the annual Rekawka holiday at the Krakus Mound in Krakow takes place on the first Tuesday after Easter. The festival refers to the Slavic holiday commemorating dead ancestors. The theme of this year's celebrations is ''Crime and Punishment,'' with a program focusing on the history of crimes and their consequences in the context of ancient laws, customs, and punishments. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13547137
Date taken: 7 April 2026
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Photographer: Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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