Krakow hosts 20th Dachshund Parade
PR dla Zagranicy
Nick Hodge
08.09.2014 11:27
Krakow hosted the 20th Dachshund Parade on Sunday, with flamboyantly attired sausage dogs marching en masse through the Old Town.
A dachshund sporting highland folk costume in Krakow on Sunday. Photo: PAP/Grzegorz Momot
The parade follows the so-called Royal Way, passing through the medieval St. Florian's Gate, and ending on the Main Market Square.
Photo: PAP/Grzegorz Momot
Dachshunds are the most ubiquitous dogs in Krakow, and the organisers of the event cited evidence on Sunday that the first dachshund came to the city 500 years ago.
The parade started as a decidedly local affair, but it soon began to attract dog-lovers from abroad, and as it was a bitch called Neferteeny from Tennessee, United States, won the coveted distinction of being crowned queen this year, on account of her royal bearing. Polish dog Amalfini was elected king.
Meanwhile, all four-legged participants were given the opportunity of a visiting a 'canine beauty salon' free of charge, and vets were also present on the market square, providing advice to dog-lovers. (nh)
Source: PAP