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Julie Hunt caught up with him at the new Buddhist centre. I meet him in a richly decorated prayer hall in the Buddhist centre. A formidable figure in his opulent orange silk robes, he sits cross-legged on a raised platform, like the giant Buddha statue by his side. We are surrounded by flowers and incense.…
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That’s the conclusion drawn by the federal commission for family issues, which issued a new report on Tuesday on the situation of immigrants. The government advisory commission says immigrant families support and enrich Swiss society, and it is calling for a new information campaign to drive that message home to the Swiss population, political leaders…
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Although it is one of Graubünden’s most acclaimed resorts, it also has old world charm and an unhurried, village-like atmosphere. The town is situated east of Chur in canton Graubünden and lies nestled at the end of a spectacular, sheer valley called the Schanfigg. In fact, much of its appeal is in its position at…
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The Concerto takes up the old tradition of virtuoso hammered dulcimer playing wich was fashionable during the 18th century. The Concerto takes up during the folk songs have often served in the 18th century. Melchior Ulrich (born 1945): Ethnophonie for Ländler Ensemble and Orchestra (1997) The musical connection of two stylistical independent ensembles was the…
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swissinfo’s Dale Bechtel reports from two top resorts, Gstaad and Arosa, where increased use of the technology is guaranteeing perfect pistes. Thanks to Eddi Welti, it was snowing when I hit the slopes above Gstaad in early December. Welti is the snow-maker for the Eggli ski lift company in the Bernese Oberland resort. Sitting at…
