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World famous Locarno Film Festival kicks off

Posted in Culture, tagged , , , , on August 7, 2009| 1 Comment »

Cinema under the stars with seating for 8,000

© Locarno Film Festival 2009: Cinema under the stars with seating for 8,000

Every summer, Switzerland plays host to one of the world’s most respected cinema festivals. Now in its 62nd year, the Locarno International Film Festival attracts some 150,000 visitors to this lakeside town in Ticino. The 2009 festival offers a deeper look at Japanese animation and Chinese cinema, plus plenty of Swiss and international selections. And the Golden Leopard goes to…?
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Group fights to preserve Swiss biodiversity

Posted in Food, tagged , , , , , on June 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Technicolor tubers: the ProSpecieRara world of vegetables

Technicolor tubers: the ProSpecieRara world of vegetables

What do blue potatoes, white strawberries and curly-haired pigs have in common? They’re all under the wing of ProSpecieRara, a Swiss foundation that strives to protect rare animals and plants from extinction. Now active for more than a quarter of a century, ProSpecieRara is as busy as ever. Its latest goal is to prevent 150 plant species from becoming “illegal” in Switzerland.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/group-fights-to-preserve-swiss-biodiversity_117-1931540

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Exhibition honors 100 years of Hans Erni

Posted in Culture, tagged , , , , , , , on May 28, 2009| 2 Comments »

Museum director Peter Fischer with artist Hans Erni, who is 100.
Museum director Peter Fischer with artist Hans Erni, who is 100.

This year, Swiss artist Hans Erni is 100 years old. To celebrate, the Museum of Art Lucerne is hosting a retrospective – the first major Erni show in nearly 40 years. The exhibition features a mix of favorites and lesser-known works in a variety of media. Both popular and controversial, Erni is one of Switzerland’s best-known artists.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/exhibition-honours-100-years-of-hans-erni_121-1787641

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Specialist stores satisfy the expat munchies

Posted in Culture, tagged , , , , on May 20, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Zug's Londonstore specializes in British favorites.

Zug's Londonstore specializes in British favorites.

Despite the bounty of tasty local fare, there are some foods that expats living in Switzerland can’t seem to live without. With this in mind, shopkeepers specializing in British and American products are filling a market niche as they fill bellies with crumpets, cookies and cheddar cheese.

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http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/society/specialist-stores-satisfy-the-expat-munchies_117-1733971

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Time travel, Swiss-style

Posted in Travel, tagged , , , on May 15, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Ballenberg is home to about 100 carefully preserved buildings.

Ballenberg is home to about 100 carefully preserved buildings.

Founded in 1291, the Swiss Confederation has had centuries to develop a rich cultural history. Proud of this cultural heritage, Switzerland makes it a priority to preserve it. Today there are numerous places where visitors can experience Swiss culture first-hand.
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