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This is also common practice in Sweden. Dairy cows are kept indoors during the winter, then released into their pasture in spring. The koslΓ€pp (release of the cows) is an annual event usually open to visitors. Thereβs even an expression derived from it.
itβs so marvelous to me that humans make an annual event of gathering around specifically to watch cows experience joy. the humans are excited that the cows are excited, to the point they make sure the human kids get front row seats, cause they know the kids will be extra excited. there is so much vicarious joy here. how remarkable a world, where we do things specifically for the pleasure of seeing other people and creatures happy.
[video description: couple of cattle having a delightful time eating melon and the decorative flowers served on a picnic table, set to mellow classical music]
Additional description: the cattle are highland coos (cows), a very shaggy breed with a shock of hair over their eyes.
reblogging for the second time because I still laugh uncontrollably. in my mind the cows are trying to be gracious about their strange gift. ‘yes we love it thank u’