A Zurich daily has ventured to establish a ranking of popular festivals in Switzerland based on criteria such as music, participation, fitness and gastronomy. Verdict? According to the Tages Anzeiger, Basel Carnival is the best festival in Switzerland.
If the newspaper deplores that Basel carnival has unwritten rules and that to attend it is necessary to expose oneself to a language, Baseldytsch, “which resembles gibberish”, he on the other hand praises the atmosphere which reigns in the event as well as the beauty of its parades.
The Tages Anzeiger recommends that visitors order a beer or a “Waggis”, a cocktail made with white wine and tonic, and enjoy the show.
Sechseläuten, an honest party
Riders circling around the Winter Man, the famous Böögg, perched at the top of a tower of straw which is set on fire, then a head which explodes, revealing the weather the following summer… at least in theory . In fact, this year, the Zurich ceremony had to be canceled because of the weather.
The Tages Anzeiger states that Sechseläuten is the “most honest” folk festival in Switzerland: “As soon as the Böögg has exploded, the grill sausage has been gobbled up and the horse manure has been removed from the streets, we are off to create again added value to enable us to live in Zurich Yes, Sechseläuten is an almost offensive profession of faith in favor of the Protestant work ethic.
Zibelemärit, the smell above all
The Berne onion market has the default of the date on which it takes place, according to the Tages Anzeiger. Thus, on the fourth Monday in November, visitors walk the streets of Bern in the cold, from five o’clock in the morning, among other things to contemplate the onion braids and drink mulled wine. Without forgetting to taste the famous – and excellent, according to the newspaper – onion tart.
Olma, a breathtaking spectacle
St. Gall welcomes every year the largest agricultural fair in Switzerland. Famous for its pig races and its delicious grilled sausages – to be enjoyed without mustard – the show offers each year the opportunity to see federal councilors try their hand at carrying a little pig, with varying degrees of success.
Lucerne Carnival, disguise required
Just as festive as its Basel counterpart, Lucerne Carnival is distinguished first of all by the obligation that visitors have to disguise themselves. In addition, you can taste the famous “Huerenaff” coffee, a Lucerne specialty described by the Tages Anzeiger as a “hot and sticky” drink whose composition would benefit from remaining secret.
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Subject: Valérie Droux
Web adaptation: Simon Faraud
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