Innsbruck’s “Christmas in the Mountains”
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Innsbruck‘s Christmas Markets<br />
Sun 7 Dec. 2014 | 6 pm<br />
“PERCHTEN” DEVILS’ RUN IN MARIA-THERESIEN-STRASSE<br />
Cumbersomely, <strong>the</strong> mystical figures struggle forwards <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir heavy<br />
costumes. But <strong>the</strong>y push on relentlessly, beat<strong>in</strong>g drums, sound<strong>in</strong>g<br />
goat horns and do<strong>in</strong>g a “witch<strong>in</strong>g” dance. An unforgettable highlight<br />
with <strong>the</strong> Weilerpass group from Kirchbichl.<br />
Fri 12 Dec. 2014 | 6.30 pm<br />
TORCH DANCE IN FRONT OF THE OTTOBURG RESTAURANT/OLD TOWN<br />
For <strong>the</strong> Feast of Sa<strong>in</strong>t Lucia, <strong>the</strong> artful dancers from <strong>Innsbruck’s</strong><br />
Town and Country Traditional Costume Society br<strong>in</strong>g brilliant firelight<br />
to <strong>the</strong> dark w<strong>in</strong>ter night.<br />
Sun 14 Dec. 2014 | 6 pm<br />
PERFORMANCE BY THE WILDSCHÖNAU GOSPEL CHOIR<br />
Rous<strong>in</strong>g Christmas music by one of <strong>the</strong> most well-known choirs <strong>in</strong><br />
Tyrol, at <strong>the</strong> Theatre Wagon <strong>in</strong> Kiebachgasse lane.<br />
Thu 18 Dec. 2014 | 6 pm<br />
“WATTENBERGER HERBERGSSUCHER”, THEATRE WAGON,<br />
KIEBACHGASSE<br />
Joseph and <strong>the</strong> heavily pregnant Mary are look<strong>in</strong>g for a place to stay<br />
<strong>in</strong> Bethlehem – a popular musical play presented by <strong>the</strong> traditional<br />
“Herbergssucher” (<strong>in</strong>n seekers) from Wattenberg.<br />
Sun 21 Dec. 2014 | 5 pm<br />
INNSBRUCK’S CHRIST CHILD PROCESSION<br />
Accompanied by shepherds, angels and sheep, <strong>the</strong> Christ Child makes<br />
his way across Innsbruck <strong>in</strong> his magnificent carriage. More than<br />
500 children from <strong>Innsbruck’s</strong> schools provide a joyful atmosphere<br />
that gets <strong>the</strong> whole family <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Christmas spirit. The festive procession<br />
goes down Maria-Theresien-Straße, Marktgraben, Herzog-<br />
Otto-Straße and Herrengasse and on to <strong>the</strong> State Theatre (Landes<strong>the</strong>ater),<br />
where all jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> to s<strong>in</strong>g “Silent Night”. Admission free!<br />
Wed 24 Dec. – Sun 28 Dec. 2014 | 5 pm<br />
FESTIVE TOWER MUSIC<br />
Christmas melodies from <strong>the</strong> Golden Roof, <strong>the</strong> balcony of We<strong>in</strong>haus<br />
Happ and <strong>the</strong> Town Hall <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> historic centre provide a<br />
special musical experience.<br />
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