The History of Schützenfest in Switzerland
The Eidgenössische Schützenfest (Federal Shooting Festival), is one of the most important national events of the modern federal state and modern democracy in Switzerland. As a “Schützenfest”, it played a […]
The History of Cheese in Switzerland
Gruyères Cheese Festival Every year in May, the Development Society of Gruyères-Moléson hosts a Cheese Festival in the heart of the medieval town of Gruyères, Switzerland. There are demonstrations of […]
The Easter Egg: Its History and Cultural Significance
In Switzerland, Easter (or ‘Oschtere’ in German) is widely celebrated and marks the onset of spring season, which is celebrated with much fanfare. A common and beloved Swiss Easter tradition […]
The History of the Basler Fasnacht
The Carnival of Basel (“Basler Fasnacht“) is the biggest carnival in Switzerland and takes place annually between February and March in Basel. However, the festival is also celebrated in other […]
A History of Switzerland at the Olympic Games
Society, politics and the symbolic value of sport: Switzerland’s attitude to the Olympic Games mirrors a hundred years of national history. The first modern Olympiad was held in Athens […]
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Swiss Team in the Touch World Cup 2015
The Swiss team (Swiss Touch Association) from Touch World Cup 2015 are planning to send a team(s) to Coffs Harbour in April 2015. They are unsure if they will have […]
Historic Swiss Documents Find a Permanent Home
Bettina Boss, President of the Swiss Historical Society, has published this article hereunder regarding the new and permanent location of Historical Swiss-Australian documents, images and artifacts. Readers of our book […]
Musee de Penthes
It is not widely known that near Geneva there is a museum dedicated to the Swiss Abroad, Musee de Penthes. Dr. Peter Gerdes (Sydney) has prepared an article, which gives […]
Culi-Temp Corner: The History of Glühwein
“Dubbed “Gløgg” in Nordic nations, “Muddled” in Old English, and “Glühwein” in Germany, mulled wines have been warming people for centuries.” Glühwein, or mulled wine, is a traditional beverage usually […]