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Six Swiss expats from North America prepare to compete in the 2025 Federal Wrestling Festival, showcasing how Swiss cultural traditions thrive abroad.
Annual spring festival resumes after last year's weather cancellation, with canton Zug as guest of honor and four Federal Councillors attending the traditional Böögg burning ceremony.
Traditional carnival kicks off with Morgestraich, attracting Swiss expatriate groups and highlighting cultural heritage preservation efforts.
Switzerland's largest carnival begins with traditional 4am ceremony, drawing thousands for unique cultural celebration featuring piccolos and drums in Basel's darkened streets.
Traditional 'Dirty Thursday' celebrations mark the start of Lucerne Carnival, drawing massive crowds for the pre-Lenten festivities featuring Guggenmusik bands and creative costumes.
From historic fountain-singing in Rheinfelden to contemporary festivities, Switzerland maintains unique regional New Year customs dating back centuries.
Traditional Swiss Christmas figure Schmutzli undergoes contemporary transformation, reflecting changing social values while preserving cultural heritage
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