Silhouette of a Poaskearl during the Easter fire, part of the Vlöggeln tradition in Ootmarsum, The Netherlands, on 1 April 2024. Vlöggeln is a unique Roman Catholic Easter tradition in Ootmarsum, where eight single men known as Poaskearls lead the community through houses and cafes, singing Easter songs. This tradition is an integral part of the town's intangible heritage. Around 8:30 PM, the oldest Poaskearl ignites the Easter fire, which must be kept burning while Easter songs are sung.
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