Bavarian folklore

In one of the valleys of Bavaria, a group of alphorns can be heard playing a tune. “With the muscles of the stomach and lips, you produce different sounds, all starting from the abdomen”, explains an instrumentalist, formerly a trumpeter in a symphony orchestra, who now transmits her passion through the teaching of this typically Bavarian instrument. “It’s important for me to take part in this”, says a student. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the alphorn was an indispensable means of communication for the inhabitants of Bavaria.

Those with a sweet tooth can also discover Bavarian specialties such as crispy pork knuckle. “We have spices, a mixture of cumin, salt, pepper and garlic, and we coat generously”, declares a chef before placing the shank in the oven for two hours, steaming first, then grilling, to melt the fat, and give the skin the crunchy appearance so much sought after.