Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy

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  • Опубликовано: 15 май 2010
  • Abbracci gratis a Sondrio, 15 maggio 2010

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  • @brunobeidacki
    @brunobeidacki 11 лет назад +29

    This video never fails to make me cry. I'm a 17 year old male and I'm PROUD of being emotional when watching videos like that... this should happen every day and everywhere, it gives at least some seconds of humanity to our daily lives. Amazing!

    • @R1ychan
      @R1ychan Год назад +1

      Now you are 26 😢

  • @Kedz65
    @Kedz65 4 года назад +14

    I watch this video about once a year and cry every time...

  • @Stussmeister
    @Stussmeister 8 лет назад +63

    I watch this video, and am reminded of a quote by the actor Bruce Dern: "You know what the greatest remedy on earth is today? It's not a pill. It's not a shot. It's a hug."

    • @ErCapoAlex
      @ErCapoAlex 8 лет назад +5

      ❤❤❤

    • @user-dc7um4yg1r
      @user-dc7um4yg1r 5 месяцев назад

      กอดกับคำพูด เพราะมนุษย่อมมีการอ่อนไหว

    • @Stussmeister
      @Stussmeister 5 месяцев назад

      @@user-dc7um4yg1r Please forgive my ignorance/stupidity, but I'm afraid I cannot decipher/read what you posted.

  • @loco-qt8jw
    @loco-qt8jw 8 лет назад +38

    I just lost my mother. I find this video and music soothing and reflective of the life she lived.

  • @87apizzi
    @87apizzi 10 лет назад +41

    Ive watched this at least 20 times and I cry every single time. Theres just something about seeing your fellow brothers and sisters loving eachother without reason, without hate or judgement... just sharing love for those who need it.

  • @ninjanerdstudent6937
    @ninjanerdstudent6937 9 лет назад +22

    This is beautiful.
    Recently, a group of 4 people at my college: 3 guys and 1 girl approached me and said "quick survey: which one of us would you rather hug."
    I looked at all of them and pointed to her and said "her".
    They were going to walk away, when I asked "do I get my hug now?"
    I hugged the girl and and left and I had an uncontrollable smile for the rest of the afternoon.
    This kind of social experiment really does work, IN A GOOD WAY!

  • @fredganoe9791
    @fredganoe9791 3 года назад +7

    Every time I watch this, I get tears in my eyes and a smile on my face.

  • @graperonto
    @graperonto 9 лет назад +118

    My favourite moment of this whole video is at 2:53. That woman DANCES as she finishes her hug. It obviously made her day!

  • @endriu55
    @endriu55 7 лет назад +49

    It's such a cliche but there is something lovely about it, to hug with random person on the street. You don't even know this men or women and propably never will but for a moment you can feel a big relief sharing simple humans feeling.

  • @EstherLangdonBooks
    @EstherLangdonBooks 8 лет назад +47

    I just cry every time I see this video.

  • @maryhannah8391
    @maryhannah8391 8 лет назад +45

    I wish they did this in my town. Everyone needs a hug.

  • @Awster
    @Awster 10 лет назад +15

    The lady from 2:52 :)
    Bringing new life to the elderly, such a precious scene!

  • @gracemalloy6448
    @gracemalloy6448 10 лет назад +21

    I never get tired of watching this and it warms my heart every time.

    • @gracemalloy6448
      @gracemalloy6448 10 лет назад +1

      Did you notice that everyone who gets a hug has a big smile on his/her face?

  • @alessiofauci791
    @alessiofauci791 9 лет назад +40

    The world could be a wonderful place...a wonderful place

  • @455329
    @455329 8 лет назад +14

    bellissimi i vecchietti ! che tenerezza!! fossi stato li anche a io vi avrei stretto forte forte forte!! w i free huggers. viva l'amore incondizionato verso tutti!! vi amo.

  • @joeyharbolt7509
    @joeyharbolt7509 9 лет назад +2

    Free Hug from North Carolina, U.S.A. Hallelujah!!!

  • @messymessy0000
    @messymessy0000 10 лет назад +20

    è una delle cose più belle che io abbia visto.
    Siete persone meravigliose, tra poche settimane io e il mio ragazzo andremo a Firenze e proveremo a fare la stessa cosa. (chi si vuole aggregare, benvoluto) :)
    Abbraccissimiiiii!

  • @casager
    @casager 4 года назад +4

    This remains incredibly inspiring, especially in these darkening days. It serves as a reminder of all that we are losing and all that we must return to, someday.

  • @Stussmeister
    @Stussmeister 11 лет назад +2

    Indeed. I'm a young man of 25 years, and no matter how many times I've watched this, I still end up weeping. Something like this has the ability to stir emotions deep within oneself, and it also serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact one simple, kind gesture can have.

  • @mybellagirl777
    @mybellagirl777 12 лет назад +3

    This is one of my favorite videos to watch!! The voice is incredible, the lyrics are touching, and the hugging of complete strangers is very sentimental. I cry every time I see this.

  • @sgrammaticando
    @sgrammaticando 9 лет назад +20

    Oh mamma, piango come una fontana. Stupendo video! Un abbraccio può realmente cambiare la giornata!

    • @alessandrop.7093
      @alessandrop.7093 7 лет назад +3

      Se effettuato con regolarità, cambia La vita, dai amore, ricevi amore... tutti quanti vogliamo essere felici, e questo è un modo per seminare felicità col minimo sforzo e la massima efficienza. Vedete com'è semplice? Stupendo!

    • @thenewmidiera
      @thenewmidiera 6 лет назад

      Bella scelta di parole Alex

  • @44whf
    @44whf 10 лет назад +5

    Faith, hope, and love. The greatest of these is love !

  • @nigella4me
    @nigella4me 12 лет назад +1

    I just watched it and for no reason I just started crying too. I think it's because deep down we all wish we could just love one another like this.

  • @sithrmystic
    @sithrmystic 11 лет назад +1

    This made me weep...even a small gesture speaks more than words...lovely way of spreading love and humanity..hallelujah!

  • @bakeman2007
    @bakeman2007 10 лет назад +6

    That song really set the tone of this video... that was an awesome video!!!

  • @Baabi12345
    @Baabi12345 10 лет назад +18

    Im crying this is amazing! I dont have words to describe that

  • @TheEdwardCullenJunky
    @TheEdwardCullenJunky 12 лет назад +2

    These hugs don't have to change people's lives. In that few seconds, you make another human being happy (maybe just to a small extent) but still it's lovely!

  • @glamrockchica2042
    @glamrockchica2042 3 года назад +2

    Abbracci...La cosa che non ho mai dato a nessuno per paura...adesso con questo video mi hai fatto capire molte cose.....Grazie....sono commosso 😍🇮🇹🇪🇺

  • @woodlandheights
    @woodlandheights 7 лет назад +9

    After seeing this video in December of 2010, it inspired me to make a trip to Italy, and Sondrio in particular in 2011. This town was just full of the most lovely, friendly people, as was every city we visited. We're planning another trip to Italy next fall, and Sondrio is on the top of my list for visiting. It feels like home to me.

  • @enriquenoriega5141
    @enriquenoriega5141 11 лет назад +3

    Santo Dios, como necesitamos más personas como ellos en el mundo.

  • @thebadboyzee
    @thebadboyzee 12 лет назад +2

    You know what is beautiful? When you see random strangers willingly come and hug each other for love... We need more of such scenes like this..

  • @WHAZE100
    @WHAZE100 10 лет назад +1

    I come here often when I need a boost and always leave feeling so much better thanks again for making life;s troubles a little less trying.

  • @k2adi
    @k2adi 9 лет назад +3

    Nice!
    Great idea for our sad world! Greetings and hugs from Poland 4 all!

  • @62Tao03
    @62Tao03 9 лет назад +4

    Je suis toujours émue ....aux larmes de joie quand je vois cette vidéo

  • @BOHEMIANMEX
    @BOHEMIANMEX 7 лет назад +2

    Amo a Italia, sempre la porto con me nel cuore, Baci dal Messico

  • @sagarvermamusic
    @sagarvermamusic 11 лет назад +1

    This just shows that there's a lot of love in this world!! So good to see people who don't even know each other hugging with that passion and that kinda love! :D

  • @valelothbrok5607
    @valelothbrok5607 8 лет назад +18

    SONDRIO? ODDIOO da quando fanno queste bellissime cose a SONDRIO?

    • @abcd-yg2rx
      @abcd-yg2rx 2 года назад

      e il bello che dicono che è una città "morta" ma a me non sembra proprio

    • @jimcarrey695
      @jimcarrey695 2 года назад +1

      @@abcd-yg2rx ah perché la Valtellina pullula di giovini

  • @MissMaria1988
    @MissMaria1988 9 лет назад +10

    Wonderful wonderful wonderful...we are all One :)

  • @diegoriquelme4024
    @diegoriquelme4024 4 года назад +1

    Lo lindo de estos gestos, en estos TIEMPOS tan difíciles, que sacan una sonrisa y esperanza por un mundo mejor!!!

  • @Leolioness44
    @Leolioness44 8 лет назад +1

    My bestfriend just sent this to me! So so beautiful just like her giant Heart of gold. thank you! Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah

  • @MrTh0ll
    @MrTh0ll 10 лет назад +5

    Awesome. A hug can really cheer people up. And its free too. _

  • @AnxheloTosuni
    @AnxheloTosuni 10 лет назад +7

    So adorable

  • @Stussmeister
    @Stussmeister 10 лет назад +1

    It brings tears to my eyes as well, especially when I start moving my mouth along with the words. It's a great way to start the morning, and a wonderful way to end the night, as I'm doing right now.

  • @MoMoNeMo
    @MoMoNeMo 11 лет назад +2

    That brought tears of happiness into my eyes...Deep respect from Egypt

  • @LaTtwahag99
    @LaTtwahag99 8 лет назад +11

    Been smiling like an idiot throughout the whole vid lmao

  • @carlotta362
    @carlotta362 10 лет назад +25

    ragazzi, non so voi,, ma mi sono scese due lacrime..

  • @LovinTheDharma
    @LovinTheDharma 11 лет назад

    Nothing makes me smile more than a video of people hugging each other, no matter of gender, age, race or religion.
    Really cheered me up and I would love to take part in one of these.

  • @Rocketjay12
    @Rocketjay12 11 лет назад +1

    This always brings a tear to my eye because it makes me think of my mother who passed away a couple years ago. It makes me think of her because she was the kind of person who would be the first to give a hug to the person with the sign because she would think,"they needed it". She was that kind of person and I miss her and her hugs every day.

  • @MaxMPower
    @MaxMPower 8 лет назад +5

    I always say that a hug can save a life but you also have to be good looking. Someone who looks like me gets called names and made fun of. But I'm glad hugs were given.

  • @marinarovere8632
    @marinarovere8632 10 лет назад +6

    I`m crying :)

  • @awarriorprincess13
    @awarriorprincess13 11 лет назад

    I just watched almost four minutes of people hugging. I loved it and it was worth it. the world need more of this!

  • @RudinBrodic
    @RudinBrodic 12 лет назад +1

    It brought tears to my eyes.
    Hallelujah!!!

  • @xcosmicpony
    @xcosmicpony 10 лет назад +6

    Why would people dislike...

    • @itsvox4398
      @itsvox4398 6 лет назад

      xcosmicpony because they cry to hard

  • @db5186
    @db5186 10 лет назад +34

    Si capisce proprio che siamo in italia: tutti chiusi e snob. Quando vedo stessi video fatti negli USA o fatti a Parigi è tutta un altra solfa: la gente corre da lontano per saltare addosso a chi ha il cartellone con "free hugs" anche se è solo per gioco o per un video. In italia siam tutti chiusi. Persone tristi, paese triste.

    • @gabrielepellegrini6822
      @gabrielepellegrini6822 10 лет назад +12

      E di criticoni.

    • @Vardamir01
      @Vardamir01 10 лет назад +5

      tu sei triste, MOLTO triste, purtroppo.

    • @serygiuntacastiella
      @serygiuntacastiella 9 лет назад

      Concordo...che cosa brutta...

    • @adeliaceschia
      @adeliaceschia 8 лет назад +5

      +Davide Battistoni forse quest'iniziativa non è conosciuta...e allora c'è dello sconcerto...e l'apertura...a me è pacciuto tanto

    • @prim16
      @prim16 7 лет назад +3

      Ma se hai guardato tutto il video, si capirà che c'era molta gente che erano aperti ad abbracciarle.

  • @natasjarolandus4556
    @natasjarolandus4556 3 года назад

    Voor de corona was dit al 1van mijn favoriete muziek, na corona hoop ik dat mijn droom uitkomt..💜🍀🦋

  • @KonradRibeiro
    @KonradRibeiro 10 лет назад +1

    I did this with a a friend this week here in Santa Monica. It was amazing. Very well received and a lot of fun. Highly encourage everyone to give it a try. You'll be happy you did and you'll make the world ever-so-slightly better. Win!

  • @simonedylan6581
    @simonedylan6581 10 лет назад +26

    nice guys, lets show the world there's a lot of good people in Italy. Not only Mafia and fucking Berlusconi:P

    • @36flamingo63
      @36flamingo63 10 лет назад

      Già, facile abbracciare sconosciuti, o scrivere frasi fatte come la tua....
      Meno facile sopportare (abbracciare) le persone conosciute, vicine, che danno fastidio (alcuni fra i vicini di casa o i.... Berlusconi).
      Per questo il tuo post è fuori contesto; oppure è banale lo stesso video

    • @thaisfarias4400
      @thaisfarias4400 10 лет назад

      36flamingo63 jggghh,?!!

    • @36flamingo63
      @36flamingo63 10 лет назад

      Thais Farias Cos'è, hai ingoiato il cucchiaio con la pappa?

    • @pidduStel
      @pidduStel 10 лет назад

      36flamingo63 fffuhamh?

    • @36flamingo63
      @36flamingo63 10 лет назад

      Piddu Sì, sì, Don Piddu ...Madonia. Bella roba

  • @stellalyrio
    @stellalyrio 9 лет назад +4

    Fantástico !!

  • @christygum3384
    @christygum3384 4 года назад +2

    Amazing , simple beauty. Touches my heart and I want to reach and embrace all. Merry Christmas !

  • @DanielGomes-qo1oc
    @DanielGomes-qo1oc 11 лет назад +2

    Sou Brasileiro, Adorei a iniciativa, me emocionou muito....Parabéns....Precisamos de pessoas assim....Bjos do Brasil..........

  • @joshuagioffre3646
    @joshuagioffre3646 9 лет назад +3

    bel video!!..credevo che con la mentalita' italiana,avreste fatto fatica a trovare qualcuno disposto a farsi abbracciare..invece ne avete trovati!,bel video,davvero!

    • @aldiquadelsogno
      @aldiquadelsogno 8 лет назад +4

      Ma se gLi italiani sono il popolo più caloroso d'Europa! Secondo me ė stato facile proprio perchè fatto in Italia... Pensa a farlo in Germania!

    • @joshuagioffre3646
      @joshuagioffre3646 8 лет назад +2

      +Luna Miscuglio ..ciao Luna :) beeh guarda..potremmo stare ore ed ore a scambiarci le opinioni raccontando le cose belle e,purtroppo anche tutte le cose brutte che contraddistinguono il nostro paese..pero' questo video è cosi' bello che non mi va di star qui a fare il polemico :)....e poi la canzone in sottofondo la suono col violino,quindi questo video x me prende ancora piu' punti positivi!!..diciamo che mi ha stupito e,per il resto,non la penso come te sul calore italiano,ma ti ringrazio x aver commentato :) peace!

  • @prim16
    @prim16 7 лет назад +3

    1:09 Ehm, "abbracci liberi" is the wrong translation... "liberi" means free, but not like "without cost", like "without restraint" or "without obligations" xD "Gratis" was the right word for this.

  • @arthurbianchini9990
    @arthurbianchini9990 10 лет назад +1

    The most touching video ever. I watch it when I need a lift.

  • @SteveWard151
    @SteveWard151 2 года назад

    Yes this is still my favorite video on RUclips . This is such a beautiful video. There still are good people on this planet. Brought tears to my eyes!!

  • @michelecalviello8763
    @michelecalviello8763 8 лет назад +3

    I live in Sondrio :D

  • @tetinhasmaninhas6057
    @tetinhasmaninhas6057 8 лет назад +3

    hugs...so good

    • @pamelam9686
      @pamelam9686 8 лет назад +3

      I love hugs.

    • @johnb3077
      @johnb3077 7 лет назад

      i just gave you a huge, irish girl.

  • @WHAZE100
    @WHAZE100 11 лет назад

    I'VE BEEN WATCHING THIS FOR OVER A YEAR AND IT HAS THE SAME HAPPY FEELING ON ME.NO MATTER WHAT MY MOOD.

  • @jeaubeau
    @jeaubeau Год назад

    I come back to this video from time to time. The angelic voice in the song the message of the video of hugs human touch. It builds my faith every time that I view it thank you again and again. The last comment was 6 years ago.. wow..!?

  • @SayedShahAlam786
    @SayedShahAlam786 10 лет назад +3

    Abbracci gratis

  • @abdulaziznazer7180
    @abdulaziznazer7180 10 лет назад +6

    2:07 i wanna get one just like that :(

    • @laurazucchiatti8761
      @laurazucchiatti8761 4 года назад

      With the music going up made me emotional re-seeing it 😍🥺

  • @traudel2930
    @traudel2930 7 месяцев назад

    Wie wundervoll, mir stehen vor Rührung die Tränen in den Augen❤❤❤❤Eine solche Welt wünsche ich uns allen, in der wir uns alle umarmen

  • @terranova009
    @terranova009 11 лет назад

    Oh My God,I'm crying..One hug means a lot.Free hugs from France for all world..Love you people

  • @user-nq2bz9sg7c
    @user-nq2bz9sg7c 10 лет назад +3

    يالبيه لو يجن السعوديه مو بس هوق الا يرجعن حامل

    • @user-fv4xy6zp5n
      @user-fv4xy6zp5n 10 лет назад +4

      من قريت هوق وانا غاسلتن يدي

    • @luckyb675
      @luckyb675 10 лет назад

      هدى السحيمي ههههههههههههههههههههههه

    • @naifhq
      @naifhq 10 лет назад

      ههههههههههه انت بالذات ماعتقد احد بيعطيك فري هوق على قولك

    • @AttractiveHumanBeing
      @AttractiveHumanBeing 10 лет назад

      منتهيييييييييييييييييين... اليوم جربناها بالجامعة ( بنات بس)

  • @Stussmeister
    @Stussmeister 11 лет назад

    I choked up, both at the music and at the power and impact of as simple a gesture as a hug.

  • @LaylaT6
    @LaylaT6 12 лет назад +1

    I really needed this today, so thank you.
    Hugs to all of you who don't forget what matters in this beautiful, mad little world of ours. And hugs to all of those who have forgotten and need to remember.

  • @JustinLiftz
    @JustinLiftz 11 лет назад

    Today was my last day of school. After watching this video I was determined to hug the girl who I believed "Friend Zoned" Me and that I had a crush on. She said she "will miss me" and then I had the confidence to give her a hug and tell her bye. Thank you so much for providing me with this video. A hug can make a big difference.

  • @999yusra
    @999yusra 11 лет назад +1

    I have always been in love with Italy and Italians .. this video even made me like fond with it all! the video made me smile, i watched it like 4 times .. and still not getting enough!
    I just loved it :)

  • @antoniodelvecchio9549
    @antoniodelvecchio9549 6 лет назад

    Bellissimo video, musica splendida....davvero commovente, bisognerebbe riflettere come un così piccolo e semplice gesto possa fare del bene.......bravi!!!!!

  • @carito7791
    @carito7791 11 лет назад +1

    lo vi 5 veces seguidas y me sigue emocionando. mis mejores deseos para estos chicos

  • @joeyharbolt7509
    @joeyharbolt7509 9 лет назад +1

    Good thing to watch before going out into the day:D This video rises my spirit to it's best and happiest. Hallelujah

  • @VWayyyyyyyy
    @VWayyyyyyyy 10 лет назад

    This video makes me happy towards life. No matter what goes on in this world it goes to show good people will always be around.

  • @youlookbellissimi.4539
    @youlookbellissimi.4539 10 лет назад +1

    "Gli abbracci, se dati bene, possono salvare le persone." -Tumblr.
    Che grande regalo. #FreeHugs.

  • @proffessoraccaunt2345
    @proffessoraccaunt2345 3 года назад +1

    Grazie per questo !❤️👍👍👍 REGALO ABBRACCI

  • @PoppyFizzFred
    @PoppyFizzFred 12 лет назад

    I just love people who do this, although I've never had enough courage to do it myself. These people are pure awesome.

  • @Timoteo4
    @Timoteo4 11 лет назад +1

    This video is special to me in particular because it was shot on my birthday, AND I was actually in Italy on this same day, in Rome. "Hallelujah" is one of my favorites - the original by Leonard Cohen, the outstanding Jeff Buckley cover, and now Alexandra Burke also doing the song justice.

  • @graperonto
    @graperonto 12 лет назад +1

    If I don't watch this video at least once every week or two, I feel like I'm missing something. There are dozens of these "Free Hugs" videos on RUclips, but this one is the best... and my favourite moment will ALWAYS be at 2:55 when the woman starts to DANCE as she walks away from her hug. You can tell it made her day... and of course who WOULDN'T be in tears hearing Alexandra Burke singing Halleluyah?

  • @91rivo
    @91rivo 8 лет назад

    Questi video mi commuovono, vuol dire che c'è ancora speranza per l'umanità. E la bambina in braccio al padre é tenerissima!

  • @melnjada2
    @melnjada2 11 лет назад

    no matter what I'm watching ...this song always makes me cry!!

  • @DrPKP11
    @DrPKP11 11 лет назад

    I am sharing this wherever I can. I cannot watch it without crying - This is truly beautiful:)

  • @TexasRose50
    @TexasRose50 11 лет назад

    Sick Puppies wrote a song just for this Free Hugs campaign, it's called All The Same. Please watch a video and listen to it. Makes me cry every time! Love all these videos! Makes my heart happy. :) Hugs to all from Texas.

  • @gabrielekebir86
    @gabrielekebir86 10 лет назад

    How can people dislike this video, sending you 577 people love and lots of hugs! This brings me to tears!

  • @lflorez99
    @lflorez99 11 лет назад

    I love it all. I didnt realize how important is a hug to change our day. Thank you. BIG HUG to everybody

  • @martisent9332
    @martisent9332 11 лет назад

    I am Italian, people now have much needed these hugs!

  • @graperonto
    @graperonto 11 лет назад +1

    I need to watch this video every few weeks. I feel warm inside every time. I still say the most beautiful moment (for me) is at 2:55. That woman is DANCING as she walks away from getting her hug. How beautiful is this? I can't make it through the whole thing without weeping.

  • @graperonto
    @graperonto 12 лет назад

    Yeah! She DANCES as she walks away from her hug. You can tell it completely made her day!

  • @randyknight00
    @randyknight00 11 лет назад

    As a person who like to give hugs, was blessed just watching this video!!!!

  • @SteveWard151
    @SteveWard151 Год назад

    A year later and this is still my favorite video on RUclips. God is smiling and pleased with the young people. This is how he wants us to be. And it is not difficult!!!!!! ✝️

  • @yuriverhoeftube
    @yuriverhoeftube 2 года назад

    It's almost 2022 now and I feel we all need hugs more than ever. Sars-Covid-19 and the subsequent social distancing have destroyed the possibility for spontaneous beautiful human behaviour.

  • @a2m9y
    @a2m9y 12 лет назад

    Very true...even a simple act of kindness(like a hug to someone who you doesn't know) is a big gift to someone.

  • @87apizzi
    @87apizzi 10 лет назад

    This is absolutely beautiful. The world needs more reasonless love for one an other.