Editing Bas-Rhin (section)

==Popular traditions==

===The stork===
The [[stork]] is the emblematic bird of Alsace. According to legend, it brings newborn babies wrapped in a cloth tightly in its beak. Having disappeared from the local habitat; it has now returned, being protected and has become an integral part of the landscape. They can be seen mostly on the roofs of public buildings and more on houses.<ref>[http://www.aprecial.com/ Official site for the protection and reintroduction of storks in Alsace-Lorraine] {{in lang|fr}}</ref>

===Traditional costume===
The traditional Alsatian costume is a symbol of the region. Although it is usually composed of a black hat and a red skirt, the symbol of Alsace, there are many other outfits that vary between villages but also according to the social status of the person. Today virtually disappeared, they can still be seen in some villages at various events and through folk groups.

===Festivals===
Many traditions<ref>See [http://www.tourisme67.com/fetes-folkloriques.htm/ Departmental Association for tourism] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728161327/http://www.tourisme67.com/fetes-folkloriques.htm/ |date=July 28, 2013 }} {{in lang|fr}}</ref> have their origins in a quest for the meaning of life or in the rites of protection e.g. Christian festivals, even today create the rhythm of life in the villages of the region. The four seasons each have their share of celebrations: crop harvest, grape harvest, employers' feast days, crafts, yard sales, local produce.

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File:Absolute ponts couverts 02.jpg|Covered Bridge at [[Strasbourg]]
File:14-33-29-ouv-schoenenbourg.jpg|[[Ouvrage Schoenenbourg|Schoenenbourg Fortification]] of the [[Maginot line]]
File:Niederhaslach Church full frontal.jpg|Church at [[Niederhaslach]]
File:Selestat Tour de l’horloge.jpg|Clock Tower at [[Sélestat]]
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