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This project is supported by UNESCO, through the “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” (CC4WBs), a project funded by the European Union that aims to foster dialogue in the Western Balkans by enhancing the cultural and creative sectors for increased socio-economic impact.

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Klosn – Alpine Mask Ritual in Motion

Bells, chains, and hand-carved masks fill the streets of Stelvio (Stilfs), South Tyrol.

In this moment of the Klosn winter ritual, masked figures move through the village, chasing,
grabbing, and playfully confronting locals — turning spectators into participants.
Noise, movement, and touch become ritual tools, echoing ancient Alpine beliefs meant to drive
away winter’s darkness and renew the community before the final gathering at the village church.

A living tradition, still passed on from generation to generation.

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