Alpine Advent in Val Sarentino

Of special Christmas customs and thoughtful moments in Val Sarentino

Almost forgotten arts and crafts such as quill pen embroidery, weaving or turning as well as sweet delicacies such as Krapfen and Striezln are waiting for those visiting Val Sarnetino in the weeks before Christmas. With more than 20 nicely decorated stands, Advent in Val Sarentino promises a special kind of experience!

Have a look at the program:

Saturday, December 2, 2006
> opening of the Val Sarentino Advent
with music, candles and lights and the best home-made cookies ever

daily from December 2-24. 2006
> thoughtful mass
weekdays at 6 am, Sundays at 6:30 am

daily from December 2-23, 2006
>”Christmas stars” exhibition:
Self-made stars decorate the shop windows in the Advent season

on weekends and holidays
> enchanting Christmas carols:
Listen to enchanting songs and magical carols and feel the oh-so special atmosphere prevailing in alleys and squares.
> unforgettable carriage trips:
Enjoy a romantic trip across the sparkling white sceneries of Val Sarentino. We start off at the church square of Sarentino.
> arts and crafts in Val Sarentino:
From 2-6 pm a “living workshop” in the centre of Sarentino introduces visitors to the ancient handcrafts of Val Sarentino, such as quill pen embroidery, basket making and many more.
> a living crib and Christmas play
A “living” crib with Mary and Joseph, shepherds, angels and real sheep tell the holy Christmas story. On the Piazza della Posta in Sarentino.

Saturday, December 2, 9,16 and 23, 2006
> crafting for kids at the youth centre in Sarentino
Christmas crafting for young and old from 2-5 pm

Friday, December 8, 2006
> Holy Mass in the parish church of Sarentino
at 9:30 am with the church choir, string quintet, wind players and soprano soloists

Friday, December 8, 2006
> thoughtful Christmas carols in the parish church of Sarentino
at 3 pm with the Reinswald women’s choir

Sunday, December 17, 2006
> Christmas concert in the parish church of Sarentino
Listen to the Christmas concert at 3 pm by the church choir of Sarentino, conducted by Alois Oberkofler and dedicated to the 250st anniversery of W.A.Mozart.

Thursday, December 7 and 14, 2006
> the “Klöckler” of Val Sarentino
at 7 pm: The so-called “Klöckler”, ancient figures wearing strange dresses, sound huge bells to ban the long winter season and awake earth after its winter rest.

Enjoy special days and thoughtful moments at the Alpine Advent in Val Sarentino!