The Schnabelperchten of Rauris in the Salzburger Alps are mysterious, spiteful figures who appear out of nowhere with their brooms, and go round every house to perform a simple and effective exorcism.
This film is part of Carnival King of Europe DVD 2 – CHRISTMAS AND THEREABOUTS IN THE ALPS. At the very heart of the winter rituals, Christmas time in the Alps harbours a host of traditional masquerades, from the Day of St. Nicholas to the Epiphany.
Films included in DVD 2: St. Nicholas’ Night in Val di Fassa (15 minutes) Caroling with the Star among the Bersntoler (26 minutes) Sweeping Evil Away in Rauris (8:30 minutes) The Great Epiphany of Wörth (13 minutes).
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