Customs, knowledge, craft techniques | Dancing around Lake Wolfgang # 2023

DANCING AROUND LAKE WOLFGANG

The Aberseer Schleuniger, a form of play and dance practiced exclusively in the Salzkammergut, is particularly popular around the Lake Wolfgang and forms the starting point for an exhilarating journey around the lake with many varied encounters and numerous unexpected twists and turns. The film also makes a detour to the traditional Wirling shooting club, whose traditional gun shooting is listed as intangible cultural heritage.

IMMATERIAL CULTURAL HERITAGE

Customs, knowledge and old craft techniques

In the 15 documentaries, the intangible cultural heritage is presented as an integral part of the Austrian cultural landscape. The films search for traces of the past in order to make the creation and changes of intangible cultural heritage visible. They document the current situation, whereby the character that creates identity for the present is highlighted. And they address the question of what importance the care of heritage has for the future of the Austrian cultural landscape.

“Heimat Österreich” takes you to the most beautiful cultural landscapes in Austria. Elaborately designed documentaries portray long-held traditions and customs, explore popular pilgrimage sites and show how culture and nature intertwine in the heart of Europe.