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25th Traditional Rekawka Festival In Krakow

Warriors in full armor run around the Mound during the Traditional Rekawka Festival under the slogan 'Crime and Punishment' 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 the dead ancestors. The theme of this year's celebrations is 'Crime and Punishment', 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: #13547147
Date taken: 7 April 2026
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Photographer: Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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