| THE FLAG BEARER Annual custom of flag swinging in an Austrian village. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6921 |
| Catalog #: | 254253 | |
| Clip Number: | 254253-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PSP 826 | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:33 - 01:51:10 | |
| Location: | Burgenland, Austria. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Civic HABITATS, HUMAN: Rural Village LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Austria | |
| Description: | "The Flag Bearer. A quaint old Austrian custom." Burgenland, Austria. Several shots of the village of Lekinmarkt (sp?) showing the church and surrounding countryside. Villagers in traditional costume march through the town carrying a flag as part of an annual ceremony. A flag bearer swings the flag around his head while everyone watches. | |
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