Tradition of setting up a "mlaj" in Slovenia, Men Constructing Maypole

construction of the mlaj raising the mlaj traditional dances wooden pole greenery colorful ribbons straight tree trunk community decorate evening of april 30th community gathers village square open field placed horizontally ground raise combination of strength teamwork opes arrival of spring festivities traditional folk dances people wear traditional clothes traditional people local folklore groups slovenian celebration dishes celebraration dishes sausages potica local wines bonfires labor day picnics hike spring weather primoz trubar day may 1st maypole tradition men local community community gathering working together decoration drone view goal post roof house seating benches bench