IT WAS 200 YEARS AGO To coincide with the 200th anniversary of - TopicsExpress



          

IT WAS 200 YEARS AGO To coincide with the 200th anniversary of Geneva’s accession to the Swiss Confederation, the Geneva Festival has chosen to pay tribute to this great moment in history. There were surprises in store throughout the ten days of the Festival. ESPACE 1815 In the heart of the Jardin Anglais, a space dedicated to this celebration. Here youll find arts and crafts stands and food stalls representing the 4 cantons (Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Valais and Soleure) that escort the entrance of Geneva in the Confederation in 1815. Musical and traditional entertainment were presented in the evenings and on both weekends, to the delight young and old alike. Lastly, a splendid historical exhibition relates the details of this historic moment for Geneva and the Confederation.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 22:35:05 +0000

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