The national costume festival is a real Swiss celebration.
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The festival took place from June 4-6, 2010 in Schwyz, in central Switzerland, transforming the small town into a riot of colour. Among those participating was Swiss President Doris Leuthard (picture 1). There are more than 400 different types of traditional dress for men and women in the country. (Images: Urs Flüeler, Keystone)
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What future for tradition?
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But an exhibition called Traditional Swiss Costumes on the Catwalk at the Swiss history museum in the same town takes a longer term view of Swiss traditional costume. The festival will reflect most people’s idea of what folk costume is: colourful dresses, often featuring contrasting aprons and bodices, puff sleeves, shawls and kerchiefs, striking headgear,…
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