UNITED KINGDOM, Whittlesey: Straw Bear Festival. Straw Bear festival fans John (left) and Pete (right) enjoy a cup of tea in a local cafe during  the Straw Bear festival this weekend. The three day festival, which originated in 1882, consists of traditional Molly, Morris, Clog and Sword dancing as well as parading a large straw character known as 'The Bear' through the town. Rick Findler  / Story Picture Agency
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