Stock Photo - 14 May 2023, Saxony-Anhalt, Tanne: Cows of the species Harzer Rotes Höhenvieh are driven through the Harz village of Tanne for the pageant. For the traditional Tanner cow ball on the occasion of the first cattle drive of the year, there was a parade through the village. The procession is accompanied by herdsmen in traditional costumes, Tanner Harkemännern and historical vehicles and agricultural machinery. In the past, the keeping of red mountain cattle was an important source of livelihood in the Harz Mountains, along with forestry and mining. Thus, the first cattle drive after a long arduous winter in earlier times had a special significance and was always celebrated ceremoniously. The Tanner Cow Ball as a real Harz tradition has been held for many years. Photo: Matthias Bein/dpa. - Tanne/Saxony-Anhalt/Germany