Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy

[@brunobeidacki]

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]

Now you are 26 😢

[@f1boats]

A real man knows when to be soft and shed tears. He also wants knows when he has to be hard and we’ll take care of business.☮️❤️🙏💯

[@CaptainAwesomepants]

And YOU'RE amazing!

[@87apizzi]

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.

[@sarahmclean4531]

me too :)

[@loco-qt8jw]

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

[@odd20]

Rest in peace

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Sorry Miss

[@itsvox4398]

I give u wifi hug

[@Kedz65]

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

[@fredganoe9791]

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

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

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!

[@graperonto]

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

[@jeannettezbinden4715]

Das

[@kylieky9169]

mine toooooo :)

[@endriu55]

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.

[@Stussmeister]

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]

❤❤❤

[@อามีนสือแม-ค5ซ]

กอดกับคำพูด เพราะมนุษย่อมมีการอ่อนไหว

[@Stussmeister]

@@อามีนสือแม-ค5ซ Please forgive my ignorance/stupidity, but I'm afraid I cannot decipher/read what you posted.

[@gracemalloy6448]

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

[@gracemalloy6448]

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

[@Awster]

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

[@maryhannah8391]

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

[@antandrarabaneda1761]

Just do it ;)

[@koodalazhagarperumal7213]

What for? To spread love or Corona.

[@alessiofauci791]

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

[@455329]

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.

[@proffessoraccaunt2345]

Vero mi sono commosso 😭🤧🤧🤧

[@WHAZE100]

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.

[@EstherLangdonBooks]

I just cry every time I see this video.

[@laurazucchiatti8761]

I get emotional too :)

[@annafabinak8784]

Me too...

[@messymessy0000]

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!

[@mybellagirl777]

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.

[@Stussmeister]

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.

[@casager]

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.

[@joeyharbolt7509]

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

[@44whf]

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

[@Baabi12345]

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

[@sithrmystic]

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

[@sagarvermamusic]

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

[@sgrammaticando]

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

[@alessandrop.88]

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]

Bella scelta di parole Alex

[@bakeman2007]

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

[@woodlandheights]

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.

[@marianarosapozzi5820]

Really?

[@Leolioness44]

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

[@SteveWard151]

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

[@enriquenoriega5141]

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

[@k2adi]

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

[@62Tao03]

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

[@TheEdwardCullenJunky]

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!

[@Rocketjay12]

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.

[@valelothbrok5607]

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

[@abcd-yg2rx]

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

[@jimcarrey695]

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

[@MrTh0ll]

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

[@MissMaria1988]

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

[@LovinTheDharma]

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.

[@Stussmeister]

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.

[@LaTtwahag99]

Been smiling like an idiot throughout the whole vid lmao

[@carlotta362]

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

[@prim16]

Mi sono scese TRE lacrime :(

[@alessandrop.88]

Immaginate di abbracciarvi :)

[@laurazucchiatti8761]

A me quasi ❤😊

[@AnxheloTosuni]

So adorable

[@thebadboyzee]

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..

[@diegoriquelme4024]

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

[@MaxMPower]

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.

[@pamelam9686]

Stop. You're beautiful.

[@MaxMPower]

Thank you

[@xcosmicpony]

Why would people dislike...

[@itsvox4398]

xcosmicpony because they cry to hard

[@simonedylan6581]

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

[@36flamingo63]

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]

36flamingo63 jggghh,?!!

[@36flamingo63]

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

[@pidduStel]

36flamingo63 fffuhamh?

[@36flamingo63]

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

[@AmyRoseTS]

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 😍🇮🇹🇪🇺

[@KonradRibeiro]

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!

[@db5186]

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]

E di criticoni.

[@Vardamir01]

tu sei triste, MOLTO triste, purtroppo.

[@serygiuntacastiella]

Concordo...che cosa brutta...

[@adeliaceschia]

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

[@prim16]

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

[@prim16]

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.

[@marinarovere8632]

I`m crying :)

[@christygum3384]

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

[@LaylaT6]

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.

[@joshuagioffre3646]

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]

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]

+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!

[@stellalyrio]

Fantástico !!

[@tetinhasmaninhas6057]

hugs...so good

[@pamelam9686]

I love hugs.

[@johnb3077]

i just gave you a huge, irish girl.

[@yuriverhoeftube]

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.

[@awarriorprincess13]

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

[@michelecalviello8763]

I live in Sondrio :D

[@nateriver3126]

Michele Calviello io a Montagna

[@abdulaziznazer7180]

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

[@laurazucchiatti8761]

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

[@SayedShahAlam786]

Abbracci gratis

[@antoniodelvecchio9549]

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

[@JustinLiftz]

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.

[@عبدالمجيدالرويلي-ن5ز]

يالبيه لو يجن السعوديه مو بس هوق الا يرجعن حامل

[@هدىالبلوي-ظ3ه]

من قريت هوق وانا غاسلتن يدي

[@luckyb675]

هدى السحيمي ههههههههههههههههههههههه

[@naifhq]

ههههههههههه انت بالذات ماعتقد احد بيعطيك فري هوق على قولك

[@AttractiveHumanBeing]

منتهيييييييييييييييييين... اليوم جربناها بالجامعة ( بنات بس)

[@jeaubeau]

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..!?

[@WHAZE100]

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

[@carito7791]

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

[@joeyharbolt7509]

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

[@DanielGomes-qo1oc]

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

[@BOHEMIANMEX]

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

[@MoMoNeMo]

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

[@PoppyFizzFred]

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

[@DrPKP11]

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

[@raymondlai4656]

Dear Nereal, I would like to say, thank you, very much, to you, for taking your time, energy and effort to both upload and share this video with the youtube family. Lovely video sends a very positive message about the importance of loving each other. Thank you, Nereal. Have a lovely day.

[@terranova009]

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

[@999yusra]

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 :)

[@lauras211233]

¡Gracias por subir el vídeo! De sólo mirarlo me emociono. ¿Por qué nos cuesta tanto demostrar AMOR Y DAR CARIÑO? ¡Me uno a esa maravillosa legión de ABRAZOS!!! Cariños para todos desde San Juan, Argentina!!!

[@lflorez99]

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

[@gergelyjuhasz8654]

I am doing it in Dublin, Ireland. The amount of hugs I am getting from total strangers is crazy. People are good 👍🏻 ❤

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

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.

[@91rivo]

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

[@Stussmeister]

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

[@Lusolicks]

Balling my eyes out right now. We will pass this difficult time together. Be compassionate, be safe and protect yourself and love ones.

[@helixsongs]

non immaginate nemmeno quante lacrime può scatenare questo video, è bellissimo. Siete fantastici.

[@graperonto]

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 KZbin, 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?

[@CynthiaScentography]

Love this video...love the sentiment and hope in the message. If we could all be like this...can you imagine how our world would be. All we can do is pray that each of us can try to be kind to one another and if enough of us do it, we will have made others' lives better.

[@RudinBrodic]

It brought tears to my eyes. Hallelujah!!!

[@natasjarolandus4556]

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

[@PeaceintheWorld1965]

I love this video! It brings tears to my eyes every time. Thank you for creating and sharing it!

[@a2m9y]

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

[@SteveWard151]

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

[@87apizzi]

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

[@therealworld90]

che video stupendo... un abbraccio è qualcosa di unico..e ne diamo veramente pochi. Grazie ragazzi

[@graperonto]

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.

[@sudakadakas]

Me hizo emocionar muchisimo.. Gracias por compartirlo con nosotros saludos desde Uruguay

[@melnjada2]

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

[@margeylanesandpiper4572]

This was so emotional to me tonight! Thanks for such a beautiful video.

[@arthurbianchini9990]

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

[@jimbeatrice3439]

+Arthur Bianchini So do I