In Salzburg Lungau region, Thanksgiving combines deeply rooted customs, community and an appreciation of nature. With unmissable, magnificent harvest crowns, festive processions and convivial gatherings, we celebrate the harvest season in an unforgettable way.
The harvest thanksgiving procession leads the village community and their guests through the village and the surrounding fields. The harvest crown is often presented on a cart pulled by horses. The procession is an expression of gratitude for a successful, often hail-free harvest.
The harvest crown is the central symbol of the harvest festival. It is created with great dedication by the rural youth, women in traditional costume and farmers' wives. The wreath consists of grains such as rye, barley and oats, decorated with colorful ribbons and flowers.
A cross made of boxwood adorns the top and is a reminder of eternal life. Regional products such as bread, fruit and vegetables are arranged under the crown, representing the diversity of the harvest.
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