The Paaruoi have an ancient tradition. There are several alpine villages where the arrival of the new year is celebrated around the fire, symbolically burning “la vecia,” or the year just passed. In Val di Zoldo, the Paaruoi bonfire takes place on the evening of January 5th, once in all the towns of the valley.
Today, the bonfire is lit in Ciamber, in Forno di Val di Zoldo, an opportunity to celebrate Epiphany together, taste the good dishes of tradition, and toast with artisanal grappa. While warming up around the logs, with a mulled wine in hand, people wait for the lighting of the large wood pile.
Children will await the arrival of the Befana, with the gifts intended for them. Sitting on a luoza, the Zoldana sleigh, she will arrive in Ciamber after the long fantastic journey that has always been told to the little ones. As the song goes: the Befana comes at night, with shoes all torn, dressed like a Roman, long live the Befana!
The evening will conclude with live music and the drawing of lottery prizes, the proceeds of which will be donated to social causes. A fun celebration for families and friends to greet the new year together.
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