La Viola (Brusa la Vecia)
The Epiphany bonfire that burns the old woman, with mulled wine and tradition
About La Viola
Brusa la Vecia, the Epiphany that burns the old year
In Valeggio sul Mincio, in the province of Verona, on Epiphany evening, one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Veneto is renewed: Brusa la Vecia. With La Viola, the Pro Loco lights a large bonfire that symbolically burns the "vecchia" (old woman), meaning the past year, to usher in the new one.
A Community Evening
The community of the village gathers around the fire, warmed by vin brulé (mulled wine) and the ever-present panino con el codeghin (sandwich with pork sausage). Music accompanies the convivial moment, in an atmosphere that blends popular ritual and village festival.
Local Tradition
The Epiphany bonfire is widespread throughout the Venetian and Lombard plains, where it marks the beginning of the agricultural and propitiatory year. In Valeggio sul Mincio, La Viola is an anticipated event that opens the Pro Loco's calendar of events, located in the heart of the Mincio morainic hills, a few kilometers from Lake Garda.
La Viola — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of La Viola (Brusa la Vecia) took place on Tuesday, January 6th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, in the meadow adjacent to the hospital of Valeggio sul Mincio.
The large Epiphany bonfire, organized by Pro Loco Valeggio, symbolically burned the "old woman" to usher in the new year. The evening brought the community together around the fire, with mulled wine, sandwiches with 'el codeghin', and music.
Programme La Viola 2026
Tuesday, January 6 — 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Lighting of the large Brusa la Vecia bonfire
- Mulled wine and sandwich with 'el codeghin'
- Music and convivial community gathering
Highlights La Viola 2026
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Practical information — La Viola
How to get here
Meadow adjacent to the hospital of Valeggio sul Mincio (VR). By car from the A4 motorway, exit at Peschiera del Garda or Sommacampagna.
Information
Pro Loco Valeggio sul Mincio — tel. 045 7951880. Free admission.
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Where does it take place — La Viola
Prato adiacente l'ospedale di Valeggio
Prato adiacente l'ospedale, 37067 Valeggio sul Mincio