Each canton’s profile contains information on their intangible heritage activities, the importance of their living traditions as well as existing and future plans to promote their continued survival.
This information is currently available in Switzerland’s four national languages. By clicking on the appropriate link, visitors can view the page content in their preferred language.
Traditions
- Abbeys of Vaud
- Almanach romand «Messager boiteux»
- Alpine pasture season*
- Art of découpage in the Pays d’Enhaut, in Saanenland and in Simmental
- Belle Epoque excursions in the Lake Geneva region
- Country youth festivals of Vaud
- Lausanne cathedral night watchman
- Open-air festival culture
- Production of mechanical musical automata and music boxes*
- Promotions
- Tavillonnage (shingle-making)
- Watchmaking*
- Winegrowers' Festival in Vevey*
Contact
Service des affaires culturelles de l'Etat de Vaud