i’ve always thought this ice rink in oberstdorf, germany looked so magical to skate in, with those massive windows and the level ice, instead of being sunken down
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In Oberstdorf, an old village in Southern Bavaria, a unique ancient pagan tradition is still alive – the dance of the wild men (Wilde-Mändle-Tanz), which is held only in this small town, once in five years.
Wilde-Mändle-Tanz is dedicated to the Germanic god Thor, and involves 13 men, all of whom belong to old local families who have been living in that region for centuries. The men’s costumes are made of moss, which grows only in the Allgäu Alps.
They dance to rhythmic drum music, building a pyramid, and at the end they drink mead from their wooden mugs, singing a ritual song.
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Oberstdorf podiums my beloveds
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It feels so fucking GOOOOOOD seeing a sold-out crowd for ski jumping!!!!!
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love how happy the trial jumpers (and the crowd) gets when they jump well. it's very endearing 🥰
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just a reminder that this is still the first round it feels like we've been here for ages
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Mohren Hotel in Oberstdorf, Bavaria, Germany
German vintage postcard
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World Cup Points for Erik Belshaw 🎉
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so andi is rotating between his teammates
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DID YOU SEE HOW STEPHAN WAS LOOKING AT ANDI ¿¿¿
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I hope that Tommy is back again next weekend
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