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A combination of pictures shows the Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding
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A combination of pictures shows the Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding
A combination of pictures shows the Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers, burning atop a bonfire in the Sechselaeuten square in Zurich April 13, 2015. As the bells of St. Peters church chime six o clock, the bonfire below the " Boeoegg" is set alight and mounted guildsmen gallop around the pyre to the tune of the Sechselaeuten March. The faster the head of the " Boeoegg", the symbol of winter, catches fire and explodes, the warmer and more beautiful the summer will be. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Beliefs Bonfire Burn Fire Combination Picture Creative Composition Culture Dangerous Fire Flame Folk Culture Ominous Phase Puppet Ritual Smoke Fire Snowman Spring Season Symbol Traditional Broom Goodbye
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This print captures the essence of a cherished Swiss tradition, showcasing a combination of images that tell the story of the Boeoegg. Standing tall in Zurich's Sechselaeuten square, this unique snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers is at the center of an age-old ritual. As the bells toll six o'clock from St. Peter's church, anticipation fills the air as guildsmen mount their horses and gallop around the towering bonfire below. The Sechselaeuten March sets the rhythm for their exhilarating ride. All eyes are on the Boeoegg, symbolizing winter itself. The fate of summer lies in its hands - or rather, its head. As flames lick at its exterior, tension rises among spectators who believe that a swift ignition and explosion signify warmer and more beautiful days ahead. The composition skillfully combines multiple perspectives to showcase this folk culture spectacle against a backdrop of clear blue skies. The absence of people allows viewers to focus solely on this symbolic puppet-like figure engulfed in smoke and fire. With its dangerous yet mesmerizing presence, there is an ominous aura surrounding this momentous event. A broom placed atop its crown signifies bidding farewell to winter's grip while embracing spring's arrival. Arnd Wiegmann masterfully captures both tradition and creativity through his lens, offering us a glimpse into Switzerland's rich cultural heritage where beliefs intertwine with nature's cycles.
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