Grop de Folklor de Cianacei Performance

Ladin dances under the stars of Canazei

Every summer, in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, in the center of Canazei, the Grop de Folklor de Cianacei brings the evenings of the Val di Fassa to life with the dances and music of the Ladin tradition. At 9:00 PM, under the Dolomite sky, the folk group offers a free show that combines historical costumes, group and couple choreography, and the unmistakable accompaniment of the accordion.

Over fifty years of tradition

Founded in 1974, the Grop de Folklor de Cianacei is a historic folk group that has been safeguarding and passing on the Ladin cultural heritage for over half a century. Based in Canazei, the group aims to showcase the costumes, dances, and music of the Val di Fassa of yesteryear with joy and pride, acting as an ambassador for Dolomite culture both in Italy and abroad.

The seven-colored flag

Each performance opens with the evocative waving of the seven-colored flag, a symbol of the seven municipalities of the Val di Fassa and the strong sense of belonging that binds the Ladin community to its roots. This is followed by group and couple dances that tell stories of celebrations, folk customs, and daily life, passed down from generation to generation. In the past, these dances were learned during the winter in rooms warmed by the fire, when farm work left time for socializing.

A Ladin and South Tyrolean heritage

The choreography of the Grop de Folklor de Cianacei is inspired by the Ladin and South Tyrolean tradition, a cultural blend typical of this Dolomite territory straddling the provinces of Trento, Bolzano, and Belluno. The Val di Fassa, in the province of Trento and the Trentino-Alto Adige region, still preserves the Ladin language and customs today, of which folklore is one of the most vibrant and deeply felt expressions.

Event information

• Location: Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, Canazei
• Time: 9:00 PM
• Admission: Free
• In case of bad weather: The performance will take place at the Cinema Teatro Marmolada in Canazei

The event is particularly suitable for families and those who wish to get to know the cultural identity of the Val di Fassa in an authentic and festive atmosphere, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.