Gigantic Samson figure
Accompany the Samson giant figures during their procession
In 2018 the Samson giant figures procession takes place two times. It is accompanied by two dwarves, the traditional music band, a traditionally costumed group and guardians.
A colourful image, which never fails to impress time and again!
Samson is as much as 6,5 m tall and wights around 85 kg. He is born on the shoulders of a young bachelor, who is able to skillfully balance the weight of this giant figure by means of a frame built on the inside of the hollow body.
Samson dance - 31. may 2018 at
Samson procession - 22. july 2018 - Start 1.30 p.m. at the castle
Samson procession - 15 august 2018 - Start 6.30 p.m at the castle
A colourful image, which never fails to impress time and again!
Samson is as much as 6,5 m tall and wights around 85 kg. He is born on the shoulders of a young bachelor, who is able to skillfully balance the weight of this giant figure by means of a frame built on the inside of the hollow body.
Samson dance - 31. may 2018 at
Samson procession - 22. july 2018 - Start 1.30 p.m. at the castle
Samson procession - 15 august 2018 - Start 6.30 p.m at the castle
Sonnja´s tip
The giant Samson figure
"Did you know," ...
....the Samson figure has been historically documented in the Lungau since 1635 and symbolizes an Old Testament figure with superhuman strength, a strength seated in this long hair. He respresents the battle against the Philistines, having killed 1.000 Philistines with the jawbone of an ass at Lehi. Most of the Samson figures carry such a jawbone as a symbol of strength.
