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Beheading geese, souped-up motorbikes or absinthe: for some, Swiss traditions may seem bizarre. Do any of them need an update? Take part in the discussion on “dialog”.
In the canton of Graubünden, girls were allowed to take part in the traditional spring festival “Chalandamarz” for the first time this year. Dressed the same as the boys – except for the bells. These were still reserved for boys. In Switzerland, gender issues are also discussed in student associations or even in the card game Jass, where the demand for gender-appropriate card motifs was loud.
What do you think about it? We want to know your opinion. That’s why the “dialog” team has put together a selection of articles from all over Switzerland for you and translated them into the four national languages plus English.
Read why the Swiss love their cheese so much and visit the first Raclette World Championship. Find out where Swiss folk music can be found in modern music styles or follow in the footsteps of Halloween. Find out why animal rights activists speak out against bulls being presented as a prize at wrestling festivals, and experience the tension between tradition and gender issues in Zuoz.
On the corresponding one Debate platform you can also discuss the topic. The whole thing is moderated and the comments are translated into all national languages as well as English.
What is “dialogue”?
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