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shenmue

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Thu Feb 5, 2015, 01:44 PM Feb 2015

Switzerland: festival with ancient roots

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From the article:

One of the most remarkable festivals in Europe takes place here on the first Saturday in February.

It's the burning of Hom Strom, Man of Straw in the local dialect, echoing pagan sacrificial traditions that sit uncomfortably with us today.
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