Das Schlangenfest von Cocullo
© Reuters/ALESSANDRO BIANCHISnakes cover a wooden statue of St. Domenico during a procession of the statue in Cocullo, central Italy May 1, 2013. Every year in May, snakes are placed onto the statue of St. Domenico, which is then carried in a procession around the town. St. Domenico is believed to be the patron saint for people who have been bitten by snakes. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Am ersten Mai jeden Jahres findet in dem kleinen italienischen Bergdorf eines der ungewöhnlichsten Feste Europas statt.
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Snakes cover a wooden statue of St. Domenico durin
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A panoramic view of Cocullo village where snakes a
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Carabinieri lead the procession for a wooden statu
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Snakes cover a wooden statue of St. Domenico durin
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Snakes cover a wooden statue of St. Domenico durin
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A priest holds a snake during the procession of th
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Bishop Angelo Spina holds snakes to be used for co
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People cover a wooden statue of Saint Domenico wit
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A woman holds up a snake during the procession of
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A man covers with snakes a wooden statue of Saint
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