International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps HD Pictures

 Some 1,000 chimney sweeps, coming from all over the world, celebrate and remember their particular ancient job, recalling the sacrifice of generations of chimney sweeps who emigrated from the valley since the 14th Century. The meeting runs through September 5-8, 2014. 

 US chimney sweeps take part in a parade during the 33th International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps in the small village of Santa Maria Maggiore in the Vigezzo Valley.

A chimney sweep shouts during a parade as part of the 33th International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps.

 Chimney sweeps (L) and children dressed as chimney sweeps, take part in a parade as part of the 33th International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps in the small village of Santa Maria Maggiore in the Vigezzo Valley.

 Swiss chimney sweeps take part in a parade as part of the 33th International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps.

 A mascot is pulled by a chimney sweep during a parade as part of the 33th International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps.

 A chimney sweep takes part in a parade during the 33th International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps.

 Chimney sweeps standing onto rooftops take part in a parade during the 33th International Meeting of Chimney Sweeps.