Archive for the "tradition"
Second Antique tractor tour on the Stelvio
There we go again ... soon! From 1 January to run the applications on Antique tractor tour. According to insider information, the organizers have been about 60 participants on the pre-registration list you want to miss this event in any case. Officially, the applications, however, until 2012 - NOTE: The number of participants is limited!
On Friday will be from 8:00 clock is the introduction of tractors and the allocation of race numbers, in the afternoon a boat trip starts from the Venosta. At dusk, all tractors are parked in the fenced and guarded place before then, the participants of the President of the classic car club will be officially welcomed Venosta.
On Saturday at 8:30 clock then kick off the second Tractor tour. In the evening, the awards ceremony with tractor ball into the early morning hours.
On Sunday at 10.30 clock one final tour of the village, followed by brunch with the band and the folk dance group is planned. So an eventful weekend, which we are already looking forward!
It's time for the "squeeze box"
The "squeezing" and "Pull", the "slope" and is "bottom-employed" in 2009 formed the foundation of a fun event. A mixture of traditions, music and art attracted many locals, guests and even celebrities to Prato. This year it's that time again. The Prader Goasslschnöller will let it rip, the Schuhplattler and folk dance group will present an outstanding appearance, and the more than thirty "Ziachorgelspieler" will accompany you throughout the evening musically. But that's not all long. Even entertaining performers, puppet shows and much more are on the program. Boredom is not here on. So if you want to have an unforgettable evening, visit us on the 8th July from 20.20 clock and 9 July 11 to 11 clock in Prato in the "squeeze box".
We cordially invite you, in the presence of the Governor Dr. Luis Durnwalder opening of the festival Friday, 08.07. at 20.20 clock in the main square of Prato.
Sacred Heart fire
| Jun '10 |
| 13 |
On 13 June 2010, there's that time again. It is the Sacred Heart Sunday, a very special Sunday in South Tyrol.
Since the late 19 Century are lit on the mountains of Tyrol Sacred Heart fire as a sign of renewal of the Sacred Heart pledge from 1796. As French troops under Napoleon I. threatened the province of Tyrol, the Tyrolean Estates came together in 1796 in Bolzano, to discuss the situation. The Stams Sebastian Abbot Stoeckl suggested there to entrust the country to the "Sacred Heart of Jesus" and to obtain divine assistance. The proposal was adopted unanimously, the country stands pledged on behalf of the people who commit the Sacred Heart feast celebrated annually. As Sacred Heart Day was the second Friday elected on the feast of Corpus Christi. This covenant with the heart of Jesus Andreas Hofer and his snipers before they renewed the Bergisel battle against the French and Bavarians. Since then, the Sunday after the Sacred Heart Friday Tyrolean holiday, which is held up with processions and mountain fires. This mountain fires were in times of war illuminated sign for a fight early agreed that flared at highly visible points and peaks. Thus, still lit in South Tyrol at the Sacred Heart Sunday in the country of the Sacred Heart fire. They are considered "flaming proof" of the indissolubility of the promise of the Tyrolean Estates from 1796. The fires are often arranged in the form of hearts, crosses and the sign of Christ "INRI" or "IHS", but also in writings that indicate most of the Tyrolean unit. It spared no effort or cost to inflame to the highest peaks of bright fire.?
Welcome to Spring!
Good morning from Prato! With the Maienschnöllen last night, our "Goaßlschnöller" Now the winter finally driven off with a lot of noise while you ask with this custom is a good summer. read this post »
