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Maibaum (maypole)
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In many villages in Bavaria you see a maypole all year round. The ones I’ve seen feature little figures of local professions, so it may be more of guild pole than a maypole after all.

Another local custom we noted, but didn't photograf was the new years musicians. A group of people playing various instruments play in front of each house to welcome the new year or to say good-bye to the old one. They receive a drink or some money and then move to the next house.

Written Jan 11, 2009

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