The Egetmann Shrovetide Pageant in Tramin

The Egetmann Shrovetide Pageant is one of the oldest carnival customs of South Tyrol and in the same moment one of the most spectacular. The Parade takes place on Shrove Tuesday every other year.

The Egetmann Shrovetide Pageant, with its origins stretching back into the mists of time, is one of the most striking carnival parades anywhere in the Alps. 32 characters take part in the Parade, and every one of theme has a singular task. Goal is to chase away the winter and to welcome the spring.

Description of the parade

The parade is opened by the trumpeter, followed by farmers on horseback and their labourers and by farmers brandishing long whips ("Ausschnöller"). These are followed by the stewards whose job it is to keep the route of the pageant free of obstruction.

Behind them come all the rest of the farmers with their ancient implements for working the land, accompanying a cart containing seed-corn (symbolically depicted by wood-shavings, hay and dust).

In turn these are followed by the central character, the Egetmannhansl, a dummy in a black jacket, top hat and white gloves travelling in an open carriage, accompanied by his servant. In front, next to the driver sits the bride, transforming the parade into a marriage procession. Subsequently of them the "Wild man" the "Green and the white Bear", "Burglweibele" and "Burgl" take part of the parade.

This parade is a custom you absolutely have to see!

An other parade is the Zusslparade in Vinschgau Valley. Find out, what will happe on carnival in South Tyrol.

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