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Hoga Zait, il festival Cimbro
location_onRoana, Verona e Lago di Garda
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Date
July 10 – July 19, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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Hoga Zait, whose name means 'festive time' in the Cimbrian language, returns to illuminate the Plateau of the Seven Commons from July 10-19, 2026 with its twenty-first edition. This extraordinary festival represents a fascinating journey into the heart of Cimbrian culture, one of the most ancient and captivating Alpine traditions, bringing to life the six hamlets of Roana with guided excursions, concerts, performances, and creative workshops dedicated to preserving a language and community with an invaluable cultural heritage. The 2026 edition holds even greater significance: it celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the twinning between Roana and Velden, the Bavarian town with which it shares common roots. For this occasion, the 'Bosco di Velden' will be inaugurated with fifty new trees symbolizing continuity, the evocative sculpture 'Due in uno' by Marco Martalar will be unveiled, and a new Cooperation Protocol 2026-2030 will be signed. A historic moment uniting two Alpine communities in a celebration of their shared identity. The festival offers a complete experience alternating discovery and tradition: themed excursions rediscovering legends and ancient crafts, cultural and musical evenings with Cimbrian communities visiting from Luserna and Lessinia, and unmissable gastronomic moments. The Volksfest in Canove features extraordinary Italian-Bavarian stands and traditional Cimbrian and Bavarian dishes, while the torch procession on July 18 in Cesuna introduces the fairy-tale spectacle of the Zelighen Baiblen, the mysterious old women of popular tradition, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoga Zait and why is it important?expand_more
Hoga Zait is the Cimbrian Festival of Roana, now in its twenty-first edition in 2026. It is an event dedicated to celebrating the Cimbrian language and tradition, one of the most ancient Alpine cultures. The name means 'festive time' in the Cimbrian language. The event involves all six hamlets of the Municipality of Roana and is an essential occasion to celebrate and pass down this rich cultural heritage.
What are the main highlights of the 2026 edition?expand_more
The 2026 edition celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the twinning between Roana and Velden, a Bavarian town. Special events include: the inauguration of the 'Bosco di Velden' with fifty new trees, the unveiling of the sculpture 'Due in uno' by Marco Martalar, and the signing of the Cooperation Protocol 2026-2030. A celebration that strengthens the bond between two Alpine communities.
What activities are planned during the festival?expand_more
The program is rich and varied: daily guided excursions discovering the territory through legends and ancient crafts, concerts and cultural performances, creative workshops, meetings with visiting Cimbrian communities, the Volksfest with Italian-Bavarian food stands, and the fairy-tale spectacle of the Zelighen Baiblen with a torch procession in Cesuna on July 18.
What are the gastronomic specialties and dishes?expand_more
During the Volksfest at the Canove arena you can taste traditional Cimbrian and Bavarian dishes, Italian-Bavarian specialties through numerous food stands, and authentic Bavarian beer. It is a unique opportunity to discover the cuisine of two Alpine cultures meeting and celebrating together.
Where does the festival take place?expand_more
Hoga Zait unfolds across the six hamlets of the Municipality of Roana: Camporovere, Canove, Cesuna, Mezzaselva, Roana, and Treschè Conca, located on the fascinating Plateau of the Seven Commons in Veneto. Each hamlet hosts different initiatives, creating a widespread and engaging experience across the entire territory.
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