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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Kulbilohu supermoto

18.05.2025, Tartu. The first stage of this year's Estonian-Latvian supermoto series took place at the Kulbilohu motocross track, where riders competed with pit bikes, larger two-wheelers designed for asphalt, and retro machines like the IZ Planeta. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Harley Davidson Bikers - Tehran

Two riders cruise on a Harley Davidson motorbike along a highway in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. The Harley Davidson riders’ presence attracts public attention amid traffic. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harley Davidson Bikers - Tehran

Two bikers ride a Harley Davidson motorbike on a busy street in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. An Iranian group of Harley Davidson motorbike riders tours the city streets in a rare public appearance. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harley Davidson Bikers - Tehran

Two riders cruise on a Harley Davidson motorbike along a highway in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. The Harley Davidson riders’ presence attracts public attention amid traffic. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sant Joan Festival - Spain

Two riders with their horses in the festivities of Jocs des Pla, in the port of Ciutadella, in the popular festivities of Sant Joan de Ciutadella, on June 24, 2024, in Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). The epicenter of the festivities takes place on June 23 and 24, although it is from the Sunday before this date, 'Dia des Be', when the celebrations begin. The most emblematic image of the town's patron saint festivities is the Caragol del Born, when more than a hundred elegantly decorated horsemen make their entrance into the Plaça des Born. Another of the events of St. John's Day are the Jocs des Pla, medieval equestrian games that take place at dusk, with the exhibition of riders performing skill exercises from their mounts. A fireworks display marks the closing of the festivities. Photo by Alba Redondo / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sant Joan Festival - Spain

Two riders with their horses in the festivities of Jocs des Pla, in the port of Ciutadella, in the popular festivities of Sant Joan de Ciutadella, on June 24, 2024, in Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). The epicenter of the festivities takes place on June 23 and 24, although it is from the Sunday before this date, 'Dia des Be', when the celebrations begin. The most emblematic image of the town's patron saint festivities is the Caragol del Born, when more than a hundred elegantly decorated horsemen make their entrance into the Plaça des Born. Another of the events of St. John's Day are the Jocs des Pla, medieval equestrian games that take place at dusk, with the exhibition of riders performing skill exercises from their mounts. A fireworks display marks the closing of the festivities. Photo by Alba Redondo / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sant Joan Festival - Spain

Two riders with their horses in the festivities of Jocs des Pla, in the port of Ciutadella, in the popular festivities of Sant Joan de Ciutadella, on June 24, 2024, in Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands (Spain). The epicenter of the festivities takes place on June 23 and 24, although it is from the Sunday before this date, 'Dia des Be', when the celebrations begin. The most emblematic image of the town's patron saint festivities is the Caragol del Born, when more than a hundred elegantly decorated horsemen make their entrance into the Plaça des Born. Another of the events of St. John's Day are the Jocs des Pla, medieval equestrian games that take place at dusk, with the exhibition of riders performing skill exercises from their mounts. A fireworks display marks the closing of the festivities. Photo by Alba Redondo / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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92nd Downtown Rodeo Parade held in Houston

STORY: 92nd Downtown Rodeo Parade held in Houston SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: HOUSTON, the United States CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Rodeo Run 2. various of the Downtown Rodeo Parade STORYLINE: The 92nd annual Downtown Rodeo Parade was held in Houston on Saturday, transforming America's fourth-largest city from a bustling metropolis to a down-home celebration of Western heritage. The parade began at 10:00 a.m. local time and lasted about two hours, featuring floats, marching bands, horseback riders and trail ride wagons. The annual Rodeo Run was held one hour before the parade, which marked the beginning of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Houston has been celebrating the launch of rodeo season with the Downtown Rodeo Parade since 1938. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, the United States. (XHTV)

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San Juan Festivities - Menorca

Two riders participate in the Jocs des Pla, during the festivities of San Juan, on June 24, 2023, in Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. The festivities of San Juan end today in Ciutadella after a week of celebrations. The most emblematic image of the festivities of the municipality is the Caragol del Born, when more than a hundred elegantly decorated horsemen make the entrance in the Plaça des Born. Another of the events of St. John's Day are the Jocs des Pla, medieval equestrian games that take place at dusk, with the exhibition of riders performing skill exercises from their mounts. A fireworks display marks the closing of the festivities. Photo by Alba Redondoo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-WORLD BICYCLE DAY

(230603) -- KAMPALA, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two people ride bicycles at an event to raise public awareness of health and environmentally friendly transportation during World Bicycle Day in Kampala, Uganda, June 3, 2023. Over 100 riders on Saturday participated in the event marking World Bicycle Day. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMYAN-BUZKASHI

(230220) -- BAMYAN, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan horse riders compete for a goat in a Buzkashi game in Bamyan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2023. Buzkashi is the Afghan version of a game a bit like polo, played across all of Central Asia. Two teams of horsemen compete to grab a goat carcass and carry it through a goal. (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BAMYAN-BUZKASHI

(230220) -- BAMYAN, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan horse riders compete for a goat in a Buzkashi game in Bamyan province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2023. Buzkashi is the Afghan version of a game a bit like polo, played across all of Central Asia. Two teams of horsemen compete to grab a goat carcass and carry it through a goal. (Photo by Ziaodin Azad/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BALKH-BUZKASHI

(230107) -- BALKH, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan horse riders compete in a Buzkashi game in Balkh province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2023. Buzkashi, or "goat grabbing", is a kind of traditional sport in Afghanistan. In this game, two teams of horsemen compete to grab a goat carcass and carry it through a goal. (Photo by M Fardin Nawrozi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BALKH-BUZKASHI

(230107) -- BALKH, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan horse riders compete in a Buzkashi game in Balkh province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2023. Buzkashi, or "goat grabbing", is a kind of traditional sport in Afghanistan. In this game, two teams of horsemen compete to grab a goat carcass and carry it through a goal. (Photo by M Fardin Nawrozi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BALKH-BUZKASHI

(230107) -- BALKH, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan horse riders compete in a Buzkashi game in Balkh province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2023. Buzkashi, or "goat grabbing", is a kind of traditional sport in Afghanistan. In this game, two teams of horsemen compete to grab a goat carcass and carry it through a goal. (Photo by M Fardin Nawrozi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BALKH-BUZKASHI

(230107) -- BALKH, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan horse riders compete in a Buzkashi game in Balkh province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2023. Buzkashi, or "goat grabbing", is a kind of traditional sport in Afghanistan. In this game, two teams of horsemen compete to grab a goat carcass and carry it through a goal. (Photo by M Fardin Nawrozi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-BALKH-BUZKASHI

(230107) -- BALKH, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan horse riders compete in a Buzkashi game in Balkh province, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2023. Buzkashi, or "goat grabbing", is a kind of traditional sport in Afghanistan. In this game, two teams of horsemen compete to grab a goat carcass and carry it through a goal. (Photo by M Fardin Nawrozi/Xinhua)

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Japan's Okada fails to win medal in women's snowboard halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - Rana Okada of Japan waits for the results after finishing her second run in the women's snowboard halfpipe final during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 12, 2014. Okada banged out a mark of 85.50 to move into third and appeared to be heading for the podium with just two riders left, until Australia's Torah Bright scored 91.50 and pushed Okada into fourth.

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BELGIUM-OUFFET-MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL

(220410) -- OUFFET (BELGIUM) , April 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Riders in costumes perform during the 20th medieval festival of Ouffet in Ouffet, province of Liege, Belgium, on April 10, 2022. Highlighting performances, markets as well as various activities with the culture of the Middle Ages, the two-day festival attracted many visitors. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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SuperEnduro World Championship kicks off in Jerusalem

STORY: SuperEnduro World Championship kicks off in Jerusalem DATELINE: March 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jerusalem's Pais Arena 2. various of riders gearing up for the competition 3. various of riders in the competition STORYLINE: The SuperEnduro World Championship kicked off on Thursday in Jerusalem's southwestern Pais Arena. The SuperEnduro World Championship is an endurocross series held primarily in Europe since 2007. Circuits are built inside stadiums or arenas, recreating obstacles such as rocks, boulders and logs. After almost two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the matches resumed last December. The 2021/2022 season calendar has four rounds, among which Jerusalem is a stop. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

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Lord Of The Rings: Two Towers (2002)

Riders Of Rohan Film: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers; The Lord Of The Rings Ii (USA/NZ 2002) Director: Peter Jackson 05 December 2002 Date: 05 December 2002

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THE GREAT ADVENTURE

THE GREAT ADVENTURE [US 1918] BESSIE LOVE (right). On location at Australian Pine Drive, Palm Beach, Florida. Photographed by George Hollister, one of the two cameramen on the film unit. The film is directed by Alice Guy. Date: 1918

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)