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201819 minPGdoc-short

Horse Riders

201819 minPGdoc-short

A horse ride around the households marks the Easter Sunday celebrations in a village near Opole, blending sacred traditions with festive revelry.

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A horse ride around the households marks the Easter Sunday celebrations in a village near Opole, blending sacred traditions with festive revelry.

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Anna Gawlitadirector

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Near a church in a village close to Opole, residents gather to celebrate Easter Sunday. The festivities include prayers, a horse ride around local households, and spirited singing, often accompanied by alcohol. Black and white photographs and distinctive editing capture the unique blend of sacred and profane elements during the holiday of Krzyżoki. The celebrations unfold under the watchful gaze of a figurine of the Resurrected Christ, reflecting a traditional southern Polish custom.

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