Carnevale di Termero e Egna

• Location: Termeno and Egna, South Tyrol, Italy

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (varies annually, aligned with Shrove Tuesday and local traditions)

• Duration: ~1–2 days of main events

• Attendance: Primarily local and regional attendees

• Venue: Village streets and central areas of Termeno (Tramin) and Egna (Neumarkt)

• Organizer: Local cultural associations and municipal authorities

• Established: Centuries-old Alpine traditions, with specific customs like the Egetmann parade in Termeno

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (especially in Egetmann parade with grotesque and humorous figures)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, especially traditional masks and folkloric characters

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes