German island to end ritual of spanking women with cow horn DW 12/02/2024
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The annual Klaasohm festival, celebrated on Borkum island, features unusual traditions, including wrestling matches among men in traditional costumes and a troubling act where women are chased and hit.
Claims have emerged suggesting that the festival participants engage in questionable behaviors, where women are publicly chased, held, and struck while onlookers cheer, raising serious concerns.
The tradition, hidden from media scrutiny until recently, has sparked renewed controversy as victims come forward to share their experiences of discomfort and intimidation at the event.
Observers note a stark divergence in experiences among festival attendees, highlighting the celebratory aspects of the festivity and the more sinister undertones present, especially regarding treatment of women.
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