The Krampus run is approaching: Experience old traditions!

The Krampus run is approaching: Experience old traditions!

The contemplative time of the year is just around the corner, and while the temperatures drop and the first snowflakes are visible on the horizon, the region is preparing for a very special event: the Krampus run. In less than two weeks, the famous creatures will crawl out of their caves and conquer the streets. But unlike the ghostly figures that can be seen on Halloween, the Krampuses are part of a deeply rooted customs that is celebrated in many parts of the country in the run -up to Christmas.

In this festive time, which is also connected to candlelight and a certain cold, many are looking forward to the exciting activities and events that are inherent in the season. When the dark winter evenings break in, the Krampuses with their elaborate costumes and impressive masks bring an incomparable spectacle and lots of excitement with them. The Krampus run is not only a feast for children, but also attracts numerous adults who cultivate the traditions of their homeland and go to the move.

where and when?

A large cramp run will take place on December 9, especially in Köflach, to which everyone who wants to join the hustle and bustle will be invited. In the area, including Voitsberg, there are also other locations where the wild guys will do their rounds. This tradition not only attracts locals, but also tourists from other regions that want to be carried away by the lively atmosphere.

Originally, the custom for the contemplation and protection of children should revolve, the Krampus serves as a counterpoint to the holy figures of the Christmas season. The impressive masks and the loudly clinking chains are supposed to radiate respect and a little uncanny, with many adults with nostalgic memories of their own childhood days look back when they experience the customs in their full splendor.

a deeply rooted tradition

The Krampus run is strongly rooted in the Alpine culture and has developed over centuries. While the origins are in the shadow of Christmas Eve, the performance has now become a spectacular visual event that is often accompanied by music and dance. It is impressive to see how the Krampuses pull across the streets, put people excited with their loud bells and the chatter of their masks. This event offers an unforgettable experience for every viewer.

Preparations for the run start several weeks in advance. The groups that represent the Krampuses spend countless hours of carving and shaping their costumes in order to create the most lively and impressive representations. This is not only the scary masks, but also the traditionally manufactured, heavy robes and accessories, which are often passed on over generations.

The Krampus run usually ends not only with the appearance of the Krampusse, but also with a sociable get -together of the audience and participants, in which local dishes, drinks and musical performances can be enjoyed. It is a time of community and coexistence in which people enjoy and share the anticipation for the upcoming holidays.

For many, the Krampus Festival is a permanent tradition that is passed on from year to year, and at the same time a way to maintain cultural heritage. The combination of nostalgic memory and impressive spectacle makes this custom a highlight of the pre -Christmas period, and so it remains to be seen how many people will make their way to Köflach and the surrounding areas this year. It will be a big event that brings people together and warms the hearts, even if the temperatures drop.

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