Swiss National Day
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A patriotic Appenzell dog in Zurich Photo: David Adair/ ex-press Ex-press -
A beer crate helps to hit the high notes Photo: David Adair/ ex-press Ex-press -
Boat ride takes Swiss children to the Rütli meadow Photo: Sigi Tischler/ Keystone Keystone -
Music in honour of Switzerland Photo: Urs Flüeler/ Keystone Keystone -
Some of the more excited ones don't wait until evening to set off their firecrackers Photo: Gaëtan Bally/ Keystone Keystone -
Preparing a bonfire near Pfäffiken Photo: Martin Rütschi/ Keystone Keystone -
Silhouettes on the Lüdernalp in the Emmental region Photo: Hans Wüthrich/ imagepoint -
Children parade with paper lanterns to celebrate August 1 Photo: Salvatore Di Nolfi/ Keystone Keystone -
When night falls it's time to light the magic matchsticks Photo: Gaëtan Bally/ Keystone Keystone -
Switzerland cross and paper sun lanterns Photo: Emanuel Ammon/ AURA Aura -
Fireworks over Basel light up the Rhine river Photo: Patrick Straub/ Keystone Keystone
Switzerland celebrates its birthday.
This content was published on July 29, 2008
Bonfires, fireworks and folklore are part to the August 1 festivities.
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