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Celebrating Switzerland's National Day.
This content was published on July 31, 2009 - 09:08
On August 1, the founding of Switzerland is celebrated with fireworks, bonfires and the traditional gathering on the Rütli meadow - considered the birthplace of the Swiss confederation. It's a time for flag-waving, speeches, donning traditional costume and grilling cervelat sausages.
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