VOICED: Giant flower-festooned poles mark Palm Sunday in Poland

The video explores the vibrant Palm Sunday celebrations in Wissa, Poland, where locals craft colorful paper flowers to decorate poles for a contest. The tradition, deeply rooted in religious and cultural practices, has evolved over centuries. Despite its religious origins, the event has grown in popularity due to its cultural significance and the community's competitive spirit. The tradition includes crafting flowers in specific colors and arranging them on large poles, a practice that has persisted for over four centuries. Visitors from across Poland join the festivities, taking home smaller versions of the decorated poles.

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