Photostory: The raising of the Maypole in Bavaria
Men set up a maypole (Maibaum) in Aying near Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 01 May 2019. A decorated tree trunk is traditionally erected with the help of rods on 01 May. The more than 50m long maypole consists of two trees joined together from a nearby forest.
The German Maibaum is erected on May 1st or the day before. Residents in Bavaria, East Frisia in Lower Saxony, Baden-Württemberg and elsewhere celebrate this originally pagan ritual each year within their local communities.
The tree (or pole) is decorated with colorful streamers, flowers and in some places with scenes showing local crafts or activities.
In some areas participants compete to climb the tree to get to the top as fast as possible.
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