Carnaval histórico de Verrès
Localidad: Verrès
If you want to come to the carnival using public transports, see the link
Saturday 10th February 2024
- 8.30pm - Introduction of Caterina di Challant, Pierre d’Introd LXXV* and the historical parade in Emile Chanoux square. Reading of the “Proclamation” and Caterina’s dance.
The parade moves off by torchlight with the participation of the Verrès Philharmonic Orchestra.
Handing over of the powers to the Châtelaine by the Mayor in René de Challant square.
Reception in the Bonomi Hall in Europa square. - 10.30pm - Dancing evening by ‘’Orchestra Kiss’’ (Entrance € 15,00).
Sunday 11th February 2024
- from 11.00am to 5.00pm - medieval entertainment in the village streets
- 2.00pm - presentation of Caterina di Challant, Pierre d’Introd LXXV and the historical parade in E. Chanoux square. Reading of the ” Proclamation of the Citizenry”, Caterina’s dance and parade in the village streets.
- from 3.30pm – musical entertainment for children ath the castle. Kids: free entrance – Adults: € 5,00.
- 7.00pm and 9.00pm - Dinner at the castle. Reservation required at +39 351.7039763 or prenotazioni@carnevaleverres.it (price dinnere €. 35,00 adults and €.18,00 childrens).
- 10.30pm – Dancing evening at the castle by Five Copper Clamps (Entrance 10,00€);
Monday 12th February 2024
- 10.30pm - gala evening at the castle – Evening dressi s mandatory - Entrance 50,00€.
- 12.00am – theatrical representation “Una Partita a scacchi”* by G. Giacosa.
- 1.30am and 3.00am - burlesque show by “Burlesque Bianca Venius” at the castle.
Tuesday 13th February 2024
- from 12.30pm - distribution of “polenta, saucisses et fisous”, in Emile Chanoux square. – minimum offer 5,00€
- 2.30pm – “Gran Corso di Gala” “Masks and folklore of the Alps” with the Châtelaine and the historical parade.
- 10.30pm - masquerade ball at the castle, Dj Set by PUMP IT. Entrance 15,00€.
- 12.00am: awarding of the most beautiful mask and masked group.
Info
How to get to the castle: a free shuttle service will connect Europa square to the castle car park; then follows a 10 minute uphill walk along a mule track. Transit and parking along the road to the castle is prohibited.
A bar and buffet restaurant service is provided in the rooms of the castle.
Acces to the village to see the parade and animations is free; an entrance ticket is required for dancing evening at the castle.
Contactos
En 1449, Catalina de Challant y su consorte Pierre de Introd llegaron a Verrès escoltados por algunos hombres armados. Almorzaron con el Reverendo Pietro de Chissé, prepósito de la colegiata de Saint-Gilles, y se dirigieron a la plaza pública frente a la iglesia. Al sonar el pífano y el tambor, todos se pusieron a bailar. Catalina dejó de lado a su consorte y empezó a bailar con la juventud del pueblo. En la cumbre del entusiasmo, resonó un grito unánime: “Vive Introd et Madame de Challant”.
El eco de este grito gozoso se oye aún hoy. Los más de 500 años transcurridos no han borrado el recuerdo de aquel día de fiesta, y así, casa año, toda Verrès espera intrépida y ansiosamente la celebración del carnaval. Todos los habitantes aspiran al papel de los nobles.
Todos los años se realizan desfiles seguidos de un atractiva fiesta en los salones del castillo que domina el pueblo. El punto culminante del carnaval es la presentación de los personajes en la plaza del pueblo.
Luego se asiste a la curiosa y simpática lectura del “manifiesto de intenciones de la ciudadanía” en idioma antiguo “macarrónico”.