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Lötschental VS – Tschäggättä
One of the most famous carnival traditions in Switzerland is Tschäggättä in the Upper Valais Lötschental, which spreads fear and terror between Candlemas and Gigisziisch Day. Traditionally, the strange creatures wear the famous wooden mask, inside-out clothes, sheep or goat skins, and a bell called a trichla on their hips. No one is safe from them as they roam the villages at night. Creepy! The tradition has been documented since the 19th century.
Fly: On February 8, more than 100 Tschäggättä marched through the valley during the traditional parade from Blatten VS to Ferden VS. More information here.
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Lucerne – The Big Bang and Fötzeliräge
Proof proven: The Big Bang really existed in the center of Switzerland. Lucerne turns into a cauldron when the saffron guild’s guildmaster, Fritischivater, gives the deafening starting signal for Switzerland’s biggest carnival party at five o’clock on Dirty Thursday. When it comes to Fötzeliräge at the latest, it is impossible to stop the roaring crowd at Kapellplatz.
Various parades and Guggen concerts will be held over the next six days. Starting at 5 a.m. on Feb. 8. More information here.
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Le Noirmont JU – Sortie des Sauvages
Carnival season is brutal in Jura: Forest creatures with black faces and pine branches kidnap the village’s most beautiful women. But the brave residents see no need to hide from the Sauvages, the wild ones. However, the punishments are very cruel: If a beautiful woman is caught in the net, she is cruelly thrown into the village well. Sortie des Sauvages, the debut of the savages, heralds the hot phase of the carnival from 8 to 13 February 2024. You can find more information here.
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St. Gallen – Nomination for Honorary Födle Citizen
Every year St. During the carnival in St. Gallen, the city’s notables tremble because one of them becomes the honorary foebu who created the biggest upheaval of last year. A dubious honour. The name of the honorary citizen of Födle is mentioned with a deafening explosion of confetti at the Föbü fire. The carnival parade will take place on Sunday, February 11, 2024. More information here.
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Schwyz – Hazelnut
The Schwyzer Nüssler tradition is the first carnival event of the year and perhaps the most unusual. Blätz, the old gentleman, Domino, Hudi, Baijasse-Mäitli and the gypsy wander around the village: figures in colorful robes and wooden masks dance the fool. Hazelnut workshops are organized for children so that future generations do not miss them, and the best silly dancers are honored with hazelnut awards. The competition is traditionally held a few weeks before the actual carnival. On Carnival Monday, the people of Schwyz parade through the village again. February 12, starting at 8.30 am. More information here.
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Zug-Greth Schell
In Zug, a carnival tradition based on a historical figure takes place every Güdelmontag (Monday Fasnacht). The Greth Schell tradition is modeled after the city’s original Margarethe Schell, who had to regularly carry her husband home from the taverns. Her husband’s drinking companion, Löli, accompanied her. Greth Schell has been around as a carnival figure since 1721. Today the female figure parades through the city with seven Löli and distributes sausages and Mutschli to children. The campaign has been organized from the beginning by a guild of carpenters, turners and coopers. February 12, between 16.00 and 17.00 in Zug’s old town. More information here.
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Herisau AR – Gidio Hosestoss
The tradition-loving people of Appenzell have also come up with a fun tradition for Carnival: the funeral procession. In Herisau, Gidio Hosestoss, who died miserably as a result of a stolen treat, is buried every Wednesday. The body is accompanied by a wagon train depicting the events of the past year. This eulogy is read by Gidiopfarrer, who clearly takes aim at local politics. Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Ash. You can find more information here.
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Brigels GR – puck shot
Another carnival tradition involves banging on windows, performed in various locations. In Brigels, this event takes place on Old Fasnacht, the Saturday after Ash Wednesday. Using a hazelnut-colored stick, a glowing wooden disk is thrown over a ramp into the valley. Pre-Christian tradition was supposed to ward off winter. Recently young men dedicated their discs to a girl from the village. The reward is carnival cakes and maybe a kiss. Starting from 17 February 2024, 18.00. More information here.
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Glarus – Star March
During Switzerland’s only night parade, the town hall square in Glarus transforms into a magical sea of light with a clattering noise. Carriages and Guggen are heading towards the city center from all directions. Children’s eyes light up when the Guggen musicians appear in their colorful robes. The parade is crowned with one of the biggest monster concerts in Switzerland, which lasts until midnight on three stages. Starting from 17 February 2024, 18.00. More information here.
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Liestal BL – Chienbäse parade
On February 26, winter ended in Liestal. Afterwards, the people of Liestal parade through the city with burning chienbäs, banishing the cold season from their streets. Will winter stick to it? After all, if metre-high spark-emitting chienbas and chariots of fire were instilling too much fear, he would do his job well. The tradition is not that old: it dates back to 1902. Starting from 13 February 2024 at 19.15. More information here.
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Basel–Morgestraich
Basel carnival is the most famous carnival in Switzerland. At exactly 4 am on the Monday morning after Ash Wednesday, the “drey scheenschte Dääg” begins with Morgestraich: cliques parade through the city with lanterns and drums. In the next 72 hours there are parades (Cortèges), Guggen concerts and schnitzel benches. The classic Basel carnival food is flour soup, ziibele and kääswaije. The tradition has existed since the 18th century. Morgenstraich on February 19, 2024 at 4 am. More information here.
Source : Blick
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