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Once rural and remote, Tyrol is now one of the most modern and economically confident regions of Austria. Traditional customs, events and festivals that were rooted in pagan and later Catholic rituals have been replaced by tourism-friendly events.
January
Kaiserlauf: A ski parade at the Hoher Kaiser mountain in Tyrol. One of the rather touristy events, takes place in late January.
February
Fasching or Carnival is a big deal in Austria, including some local specifics in Tyrol. For example, the "Blochziehen" - a pagan fertility ritual in which a branchless tree is carried around the village by the young men . Takes place on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and is held only once every four years - 2010, 2014, 2018 and so on. Another Fasching custom is the "Schellenschlagen", held in villages such as Lans in an attempt to get rid of evil spirits. Done on Thursday before Ash Wednesday. In Nassereith, a similar custom is done with wooden masks and ritual dance, held on Sunday before Ash Wednesday once every three years - 2010, 2013, 2016 and so on.
Other winter events 2009/2010
Ischgl event calendar
05.12.2009 Ischgler Krampuslauf
26.12.2009 Ischgler Bergweihnacht
31.12.2009 Silvester - mit Feuerwerk und Klangwolke
11.-15.01.2010 Formen in Weiss - "Wickie und die starken Manner"
Kitzbuhel event calendar
04.12.2009-23.12.2009 Advent in the mountains Location: Innenstadt, Hahnenkamm
Christmas in Kitzbuhel is more than just the Christmas market in the romantic town. Numerous other events on Hahnenkamm invite visitors to enjoy the advent season.
01.01.2010 New Year's fireworks and ski show Location: Rasmusleiten
The fireworks display in Kitzbuhel has been THE crowd puller for visitors from near and far for many years. Professional pyro Armin Lukasser evokes intense emotions on
22.01.2010-24.01.2010 70th Hahnenkamm Race Location: Hahnenkamm
The highlight of the ski calendar. The crème de la crème of professional skiers come to Kitzbuhel to compete on the Streif - the most difficult downhill run in the world.
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