A horse at the waistSourced
The rider’s horse is a wooden costume
In Kraków, Poland, Lajkonik parades through the city with a wooden hobby horse fastened around his waist. Wearing a beard and pointed hat, he travels with musicians. A touch from his staff is traditionally associated with good luck.
A person and a wooden horse share the spotlight.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10