Fora Febraro, Verprenan in Merz
An ancient festival of fire, noise, and joy to greet winter and welcome spring… all together, big and small!
On Alpe Cimbra, when February is about to end, the community comes together for one of the most magical and fun moments of the year. It’s time to “drive away winter”!
How? With cowbells, whistles, wooden ladles and anything that makes noise! The children have fun playing, running, laughing… while the adults prepare a huge bonfire in the center of the lawn, often still covered in snow.
When evening falls, the fire is lit and the party begins: there is dancing, singing, and storytelling around the flames that light up the sky. It’s a magical moment, where the bond with nature and the oldest traditions of Alpe Cimbra is strongly felt.
The entire population is invited to parade and bring noisy objects with them!
Fora Febraro, Verprenan in Merz is not just an event, it’s an adventure for the whole family, an opportunity to live together the beauty of the winter that is leaving and the spring that is arriving, amidst joy, emotions, and a strong desire to be together!
Where: San Sebastiano
When: Sunday, February 28, 2027
Time: from 8:00 p.m. - Parade through the village streets with horns, strozeghe, cowbells, bells, and garaisla
from 8:45 p.m. - Lighting of the Fire, with songs and dances
Organized by: Gruppo Giovani San Sebastiano
INFO:
APT Alpe Cimbra
e-mail: info@alpecimbra.it
Tel. +39 0464 724100
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