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When It take places
it is on February 17th,
Which is the main one where it's done?
In London
What are its origins?
The origin of the specific race in Olney is attributed to a story from 1445. According to tradition, a village housewife was so engrossed in cooking her pancakes that she didn't notice the frying pan in her hands
What It makes It stand out
The fact that they run with pancakes in a frying pan.
In which other cities outside the UK is this done?
In Austria, France, and Kansas, the United States
In what century did it originate?
The XV century
Typical clothes
Housewife or chef costume
What is the name of the Austrian city where this tradition is also celebrated?
Himberg
In what era was UK?
The era to which it belonged was the Middle Ages
What is his other name?
Shrove Tuesday
What is the name of the city in the UK where this edition was first held?
Olney in Buckinghamshire
In how many places is this tradition practiced?
In four different countries
How many kilometers do you have to run?
380 meters
In what part of UK was the first city where this tradition was celebrated?
It is in the southeast
Which king reigned at that time?
Henry VI