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Peaceful Klaasohm Festival on Borkum After Controversy Over Past Practices

The Klaasohm festival on the island of Borkum took place peacefully this year, according to police reports, following previous controversies involving violence against women associated with the tradition. With enhanced police presence, approximately 600 celebrants participated without incidents. The local organization, Borkumer Jungens, announced a commitment to zero tolerance for violence against women during the event. The festival, marked by symbolic battles and community visits, once included the practice of hitting women with cow horns, but this is now prohibited.

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