Chalandamarz in Celerina
Overview
Intro
On March 1, the children parade through the village with bells and colorfully decorated hats, chasing away the winter with singing, whip cracking and bell ringing.
Chalandamarz, Chaland'avrigl, laschè las vachas our d'uvigl...
The roots of Chalandamarz can be traced back to pagan times, to the Romans. The month of March is dedicated to Mars, the god of the sun and war. According to the Julian calendar, the year began in March, and in the warmer regions, spring also began. This event was celebrated with grand festivals to ask Mars for his blessing on fields, meadows, and livestock.
The Romans also played an important role in the Engadine region and left traces of their customs. Cracking whips, ringing bells, and singing drive away the invisible spirits. This noise is meant to frighten the winter spirit and thus awaken fertility.
| Contact address |
Celerina Tourist Information
celerina@engadin.ch |
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| Location |
Celerina Tourist Information Plazza da la Staziun 8 7505 Celerina / Schlarigna Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.engadin.ch/de/celerina/ |
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Event dates
- 01 March 2027