In Germany and Austria the maypole (or Maibaum) is a tradition going back to the 16th century. The pole is usually painted in the Bavarian colours of white and blue and decorated with emblems depicting local crafts and industry.
Just before the Maibaum is erected, depending on the region, there may be a procession through the village, usually ending up at a central place
If the tree is erected on the eve of 1 May, then the event is usually followed by a May dance or Tanz in den Mai.
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Flower carpets
A flower carpet is a carpet made of flowers arranged in patterns. In Western Europe, this custom is mainly associated with the procession of the Blessed Sacrament from Corpus Christi. The carpets in the Polish town of Spycimierz are especially beautiful.
The entire route of the procession, almost 2 km long, is covered with a floral carpet 2 m wide and thick almost 5 cm, while the roadsides are decorated with birch trees, less often alder trees. Every host arranges a floral carpet, sometimes over 10 m long, trying to make its decorations unique. Hence such a great wealth of colours and ornaments created by various flowers, sometimes leaves, twigs of trees, cereals, grasses and even mosses.
The content of the composition is usually flowers, bouquets, patriotic and religious symbols.
In December 2021, during the 16th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, the tradition of Flower Carpets for Corpus Christi processions was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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