Randy Olson, Melissa Farlow Photography

Image 1 of 1
Less

MELISSA FARLOW_MM7139_1024012.jpg

Add to Lightbox Download

Schleichers don colorful, traditional costumes and masks for the Schleicherlaufen parade held every five years. Schleichers wear masks and elaborate hats that weigh 50 pounds - quite an ordeal to balance. Hats are passed down generations and stored in museums brought out only for the celebration.

Copyright
MELISSA FARLOW
Image Size
3504x2336 / 2.3MB
Keywords
Contained in galleries
Alps National Geographic MM7139 FARLOW OLSON
Schleichers don colorful, traditional costumes and masks for the Schleicherlaufen parade held every five years. Schleichers wear masks and elaborate hats that weigh 50 pounds - quite an ordeal to balance. Hats are passed down generations and stored in museums brought out only for the celebration.