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Why are there many little red horses in Sweden?

That's Darla Troy.

Dala Troy is a sacred animal in the folk tradition of Dala Na province, Sweden. In the past, people thought it was a mysterious beast. Speaking of the origin of Dala Troy, there is also a warm love story. It is said that in the17th century or so, in the Dalana area of central Sweden, people mostly made a living by logging, where the forest was dense. Loggers miss children, and some people think of carving small toys out of wood as gifts for their children when they go home. After centuries of inheritance, this colorful Dala Trojan horse has gradually changed from a child's gift to a symbol and symbol of Sweden. The handicraft of making Dara Troy has also been passed down from generation to generation, becoming one of the few traditional handicrafts in Sweden that have been preserved to this day.