Flower carpets tradition for Corpus Christi processions

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2021
URL: ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01743
Description: The tradition of arranging flower carpets is inherently linked to the feast of Corpus Christi in Poland. For the feast, which involves a mass followed by a procession, families in several villages use flowers to arrange colourful and symbolic carpets on the route of the procession. The tradition unites the entire community and has shaped local identity. The practice has been passed on for generations, especially within families. Pattern-making workshops are also regularly held in schools, with support from the parish and non-governmental organizations.
Country(ies): Poland
© Janusz Tatarkiewicz, Poland, 2019
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