Féhta da Récognéchentsa (Festival of Gratitude)
The festival of gratitude of Ayas, dedicated to the elders and traditions of the Val d'Ayas
About Féhta da Récognéchentsa
The festival that thanks the elders of the Val d'Ayas
The Féhta da Récognéchentsa, in Italian Festa della Riconoscenza, takes place every year in Antagnod, one of the most characteristic hamlets of the municipality of Ayas, in the heart of the Val d'Ayas (province of Aosta). It is a community festival in the fullest sense of the word: a moment to meet with the elderly to thank them for what they know how to pass on and teach to new generations.
Li Tsoque d'Ayas, guardians of memory
The folk group Li Tsoque d'Ayas organizes the festival. Founded in 1934, its aim was to keep local traditions alive as an authentic expression of the past of mountain communities. Since then, several generations of young people and families have passed the baton, preserving through dance and song the memory of what characterized life in Ayas. During the Féhta, the children of the group liven up the day, bringing joy to the elders who watch them.
Mountain dances, songs, and flavors
The afternoon on the Fratelli square in Antagnod opens with traditional costume performances by the group and songs by the children of the local primary school. There are also convivial moments around the table, with Aosta Valley cuisine featuring polenta, grilled meats, and local products, and dances that involve the entire community. It is a precious opportunity to discover the Ayas patois – the very name of the festival, Féhta da Récognéchentsa, is evidence of this – and the attachment of this corner of the Aosta Valley to its roots.
Féhta da Récognéchentsa — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Féhta da Récognéchentsa is scheduled in Antagnod, a hamlet of Ayas, on the weekend of June 5-7, 2026. The heart of the event is the afternoon on the Fratelli square, with traditional costume dances and songs by the group Li Tsoque d'Ayas and entertainment provided by the children of the local primary school, who bring joy to the community's elders. The festival continues with convivial moments and the flavors of Aosta Valley tradition.
Programme Féhta da Récognéchentsa 2026
Indicative program — Antagnod (Ayas)
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the Li Tsoque d'Ayas group closer to the festival. Based on previous editions, the main day includes:
- Afternoon, from 2:30 PM — traditional costume performances by the folk group Li Tsoque d'Ayas on the Fratelli square
- Songs by the children of the Antagnod primary school
- A moment dedicated to the valley elders and their stories
- Dances, music, and Aosta Valley cuisine for the entire community
For the definitive program, please refer to the channels of the Li Tsoque d'Ayas Association and the municipality of Ayas.
Highlights Féhta da Récognéchentsa 2026
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Practical information — Féhta da Récognéchentsa
How to get there
Antagnod is a hamlet of Ayas, in the Val d'Ayas (Aosta Valley). By car, you can reach it from the A5 motorway, Verrès exit, driving up the valley towards Champoluc. The festival takes place on the Fratelli square, in the center of Antagnod.
Admission
The event is free admission. Any gastronomic moments may require a contribution.
Information
Li Tsoque d'Ayas Association – tel. +39 345 9559117, [email protected]. It is advisable to check the dates on the channels of the municipality of Ayas and the Champoluc tourist office.
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Where does it take place — Féhta da Récognéchentsa
Piazzale Fratelli, Antagnod (Ayas)
Piazzale Fratelli, Antagnod, 11020 Ayas