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Valasska Polanka/Francova Lhota, Czech Republic, Dec 6 (EPA-EFE).- (Camera: Martin Divisek) A horde of demons, devils and grim reapers - alongside Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children - stalk the streets of a quaint village in Wallachia, the cacophonous sound of clanging metal cans that hang from their creepy costumes announcing their arrival to the local children.FOOTAGE OF THE TRADITION.
Valasska Polanka/Francova Lhota, Czech Republic, Dec 6 (EPA-EFE).- A horde of demons, devils and grim reapers - alongside Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children - stalk the streets of a quaint village in Wallachia, the cacophonous sound of clanging metal cans that hang from their creepy costumes announcing their arrival to the local children.(Camera: MARTIN DIVISEK. Editor: EMMA LOZANO)
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