Cattle Drive Through a Mountain Village

A traditional Almabtrieb cattle drive procession moves down a sunlit street in a mountain village, viewed from a wooden balcony, with cows wearing elaborate floral headpieces and bells, accompanied by herders in traditional loden clothing.

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