The Klaasohm festival, longstanding in Borkum, reenacts a troubling tradition from whaling times, where men assert dominance by physically shaming women, igniting national outrage.
The practice, often accompanied by heavy drinking and masked costumes, included men chasing women and striking them with cow horns, leaving behind painful physical and emotional scars.
Many viewers expressed horror at the tradition, with social media comments highlighting the deep-seated issues of gender oppression within such festive practices, calling for change and accountability.
Despite its historical roots, the resurgence of scrutiny around the Klaasohm festival reflects a growing societal intolerance for customs that perpetuate violence and sexism against women.
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