Tradition
In Gagnef's church village birch branches and flowers are gathered for the Midsummer pole. Organizers highlight the tradition's importance to the community.
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Interest in folk costumes is growing among young people in Sweden, inspired by neighboring Norway. Many turn to traditional garments to feel connected to their roots.
While the fire festival was cancelled in Stockholm and Gothenburg due to security concerns, around 200 people gathered in Beijers park in Malmö to celebrate Chaharshanbeh Soori ahead of the Persian New Year Nouruz.
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In Tamil Nadu's Venkatanayakanpatti village, families uphold the ancient craft of brass bell making through the lost-wax casting technique. These bells, vital for Tamil folk dances and rural sports like jallikattu, emerge from a precise 35-step process in home forges.
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