Andreas-Hofer-Gedenkfeier in Mantua, 20.02.2019

MANTUA – Every year on February 20th, the anniversary of the death of Tyrolean folk hero Andreas Hofer is commemorated in Mantua, the place where he died. For 35 years, the South Tyrolean Riflemen's Association has organized the memorial service. This year, the Puster Valley Riflemen's District was responsible for the organization, rotating among the districts. The invitation was accepted by 35 flag-bearing delegations with approximately 300 riflemen and female camp followers, as well as delegations from traditional associations.