The Zéna Poréta – The poor dinner by candlelight
Tuesday December 29, 2026 – at 8:00 p.m.
The most authentic winter holiday event returns to Alpe Cimbra: The Zéna Poréta, the renowned “poor dinner” by candlelight, which has become a symbol of community, memory, and tradition over the years.
This evening is born from the desire to remember the simplicity and warmth of the “old-fashioned” holidays, when families gathered around the table to share a humble meal prepared with care, with genuine ingredients and a strong desire to be together.
It was a moment of reflection and gratitude, where food was not abundance, but a gesture of love and sharing.
Today, the Zéna Poréta brings back that authentic spirit, inviting everyone to turn off the lights for one night and be illuminated only by candles and smiles, enjoying dishes that tell the story and roots of our mountain.
To make the evening even more special, there will be potato polenta, carefully prepared by the Confraternity of Pult, guardians of a culinary tradition that smells of the mountains and ancient flavors.
Traditional menu:
- Pasta and beans
- Bread, local cheese
- Potato polenta
- Cabbage salad
- Strudel
- Country wine and Lavaròn water
In memory of a special dinner, you can keep the bowl, glass, and ladle provided to you for the dinner
To enrich the atmosphere, there will be live music, for an even more engaging and evocative experience.
At 10:00 p.m. Lottery drawing
Event organized by the Municipality of Lavarone in collaboration with the Confraternity of Potato Polenta - della Pult, ApT Alpe Cimbra, and the Le Fontanelle Choir
Cost: € 27 adults | € 15 children up to 12 years
*(limited seats – reservation required)
Where: Congress Center - Gionghi - Lavarone
Time: 8:00 p.m.
For more information: APT Alpe Cimbra Offices | 0464 724100 | info@alpecimbra.it
