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MAYPOLES are fairly common in English villages, and some other parts of the UK, but in Germany, and especially Bavaria, they are taken to new heights.

Typically the pole is formed from a large tree, and in Bavaria is painted in the state colours of cornflower blue and white.

A wreath is positioned near the top, and the trunk is decorated with signs representing local crafts, trades, buildings, etc.

Moosach's maypole, near St Martin's Church