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Tradition, music & customs
The Lower Engadine is rich in traditions, and customs that are closely linked to the culture and history of the region. Discover the living traditions of the Lower Engadine: Chalandamarz, the Rhaeto-Romanic language, music, traditional costumes and a culture rooted in local history.
One of the most important traditions is Chalandamarz, an old spring custom in which young men parade through the villages with bells and whips to drive away the winter.
Sgraffiti
«Sgraffito» is the name of the traditional handicraft that adorns the Engadin houses and contributes to the unmistakable charm of the Engadin villagescape.
Places that bring tradition & culture to life
Worlds of sound in the Lower Engadine
The music in the Lower Engadine is characterised by traditional and modern influences. Instruments such as the dulcimer, violin and accordion, which are used at festivals and dances, are typical. Singing is often in the local language, Rumantsch. Contemporary musicians such as Cinzia Regensburger combine this tradition with modern musical styles such as pop and jazz.
