Klosn Festival in Stilfs
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Then, the young boys from Stilfs and environs slip again into multi-coloured robes, put on terrifying masks and heavy bells. In this disguise they roam noisily through the streets. St. Nicholas ("Santa Klos") joins the queue too. He is accompanied by four wise men clothed all in white and he isn’t impressed at all by the hustle and bustle, but he just calmly follows the parade.
A short moment of quiet is granted in the evening during the Hail Mary tolling. Afterwards, the loud and funny "Klosn Festival" with food, drinks and music will still last long into the night.
Street: Hauptstraße 23
Venue: I-39029 Sulden
Tel.: +39 0473 613 015
E-mail: info@ortlergebiet.it
Web: www.vinschgau.net
Time: 14:00 o'clock
