Garching Maypole in Garching bei München, Germany

Garching Maypole in Garching bei München, Germany

The Bavarian maypole is an age old tradition going back for centuries, originally erected as a symbol for all that grows and bears fruit but now is  a symbol of wealth and pride for the community that sets it up. The tradition dates back to the 13th century and ever since each community tried to outdo the others by erecting the tallest and straightest maypole. The associations that make them scout for the best trees weeks in advance, fell them a…