Emaischen festival

Péckvillerchers are little bird-shaped whistles made of clay that are traditionally sold during the Emaischen festival, which takes place on Easter Monday. Archive photo: Mathilde Obert/Maison Moderne

Buy handmade clay Péckvillerchers (little bird-shaped whistles), watch potters at work and enjoy concerts.

This traditional folk festival takes place every year on Easter weekend, with the market on Easter Monday the main highlight.

The stars of the Emaischen are the Péckvillercher, small bird-shaped whistles made out of clay. In Nospelt (southwestern Luxembourg), you can even watch the potters at work. You can buy handmade Péckvillercher, check out stands featuring a variety of pottery goods, and see concerts, workshops and exhibitions. Nospelt’s pottery museum and archeological museum will also be open.

Read more about the tradition .