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The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
I would spell Tyrolean with a y not an i .
Veronica, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
Indeed I mentioned the Austrian /Italy border arrangements after World war 1 in my article here after my visit to the area.
https://wizzley.com/forte-colle-delle-benne-an-austrian-fort-in-italy/
Veronica, on 09/14/2018
Outdoor Thanksgiving Decorations
I have always been fascinated by American Thanksgiving as we don't have such a thing here.
there are some lovely ideas here and some not quite to my taste. The Fall Wreaths are just stunning and would look lovely on my front door. I think I ...
Veronica, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
My hand was only slightly cut and is recovering well.
The area is lovely. I am planning another article, this time on the walking.
frankbeswick, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
Interesting. Sounds like a beautiful place. I am always amazed at how many languages some people can use. How is your hand, by the way?
dustytoes, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
The loss of festivals in your country, Mira,is sad, for they enrich life so much.But there is no reason why they cannot be renewed.
frankbeswick, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
South Tyrol was part of Austria until 1918, when it was ceded to Italy. Austria was on the losing side of the War,whereas Italy was victorious. South Tyrol is self-governing part of Italy. The culture of South Tyrol has much of Austria about ...
frankbeswick, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
Sounds like a wonderful way to spend a September vacation. I didn't realize you were in Italy until I saw the title of the book. This type of folk festival is a good reminder of heritage and necessary to pass down through the generations.
dustytoes, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
Here, too, there used to be so many folk festivals in the countryside to mark the passing of yearly markers. Nowadays very few remain. I don't think we have something like the tradition you're describing here.
Mira, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
Thanks. The annual ceremony is a celebration of the sacred cycle of the seasons. It links participants with nature and with generations past.
frankbeswick, on 09/14/2018
Eyam, Derbyshire -Plague Village
Rats can still carry Weil's disease, which can be fatal.
frankbeswick, on 09/14/2018
The Coming of the Cows: a Tirolean Tradition
Oh how magnificent. You are so fortunate to have been there for this old festival. I love your descriptions.
We visited Val Gardena in August so missed this tradition. The Dolomites is one of the most beautiful places we have ever visited. I ...
Veronica, on 09/13/2018
Eyam, Derbyshire -Plague Village
Yes I think people's mistrust of rats and such things is passed down to us from previous generations fear of Plague .
Veronica, on 09/13/2018
Eyam, Derbyshire -Plague Village
Some years ago Tim Severin, who was writing "In search of Ginghis Khan, went to Mongolia, where the guides told him that the marmots that inhabit the Mongolian steppes are a reservoir of the plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis.
frankbeswick, on 09/13/2018
Halloween Candy Alternatives
My favorite is the Halloween pumpkins, but they are loose in a bag, so not practical to and out.
blackspanielgallery, on 09/12/2018