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Tradition and Customs

Experience Customs in the Silandro and Lasa Holiday Region

Venosta Valley today carries forth some ancient traditions which date back to the pre-Christian era. Thus, besides contemplative processions, wedding celebrations and customs such as the Easter tomb, archaic fires and noise rituals such as the Scheibenschlagen (launcing of burning disks), the Klosn in Stelvio/Stilfs or the Zusslrennen race in Prato/Prad can be observed – all customs that express a farewell to winter and welcoming of the spring.

In early summer, the artisan village of Lasa/Laas invites guests to the big Marble and Apricots festival in the village center. On the third Sunday after Pentecost, the Sacred Heart Fires on the mountains attract countless onlookers. Even the traditional market days in the fall enjoy great popularity and are true celebrations. The St. Nicholaus procession in December and the Krampus rituals are equally popular with locals and guests. Numerous Christmas markets invite you to experience this contemplative time, and to taste and enjoy the specialities.

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Launching of Burning Discs

The Scheibenschlagen (the launching of burning discs) is an ancient ritual held every year on the first day of Septuagesima, in which glowing hot discs are flung into the valley, to the accompaniment of rhyming songs and wishes. This ritual is meant to bid farewell to winter and welcome in the spring. The Scheibenschlagen (the launching of burning discs) is an ancient ritual held every year on the first day of ...

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The Easter Tomb

The Holy Week is the most important time of the year, in the town of Lasa/Laas. Every year, the St. Sisinius church west of Lasa is festively decorated with the Easter Tomb, an Easter scene that visitors can admire on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The Holy Week is the most important time of the year, in the town of Lasa/Laas. Every year, the St. Sisinius church ...

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Processions & Church Festivals

Every town and village in the Silandro and Lasa area has its own processions and church festivals. The tradition of the Easter Tomb, for instance, is well-established in Lasa/Laas. The village of Covelano/Göflan celebrates its patron saint St. Martin on November 11, while the people of Silandro/Schlanders give their thanks to the Virgin Mary for the defeat of the Napoleonic army. Every town and village in the Silandro and Lasa area has its own processions and church festivals. The tradition of the ...

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The Sacred Heart Fires

Each year, on the third Sunday after Pentecost, the Sacred Heart Fires are lit throughout South Tyrol. This ancient tradition spread when Napoleon's occupying army threatened the area. At that time, the fires were interpreted as a sacrifice to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This tradition still enjoys great popularity today. Each year, on the third Sunday after Pentecost, the Sacred Heart Fires are lit throughout South Tyrol. This ancient ...

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St. Nicholaus and "Krampus"

The tradition of the Krampus – wild men from the underworld – is still well preserved in the Venosta Valley and in particular in the towns of Silandro/Schlanders and Lasa/Laas, where the traditional Krampus parade is held every year on 5 December.

Local history and culture in Venosta Valley

The cultural region of Venosta Valley in South Tyrol is characterized by its lively customs, traditions and also sense of innovation; from the Romanesque “Stairways to Heaven” project through all periods of art up to contemporary architecture, art, theater and music.

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