Among those present at the official opening and flag handover was Lucerne’s government president Fabian Peter. “Singing, yodeling and celebrating gives energy,” said the active yodeler and main ambassador of the festival.
The 65th Central Swiss Yodeling Festival was launched today, Friday, with the first performances in alphorn and Büchel blowing. Among those present at the official opening and flag handover was Lucerne government President Fabian Peter. “Singing, yodeling and celebrating gives energy,” said the active yodeler and main ambassador of the festival. Mayor Jürg Aebi presented the golden key to organizing committee President Toni Bussmann, giving him “power over Sempach for three days.” Bussmann thanked everyone for the honor. “We can finally show what we have worked hard for over the past two years,” he added. The weather was also as he predicted, he said with a wink: “27 degrees with a light breeze.” The competition performances will continue tomorrow, Saturday. After that, there will be a free night, including a live broadcast of the European Championship round of 16 in the yodeling cinema. Sunday begins with a ceremony, followed by the big parade with 44 acts at 1:45 p.m. The organizing committee is looking forward to many guests and a great party «Bi üs am See».
