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
- «Sennensattlerei» (Alpine saddlery)
- Alpine processions in Appenzell and Toggenburg
- Appenzell humour and satire
- Folk music in the Appenzellerland and Toggenburg regions
- Machine embroidery in St. Gallen
- Natural healing in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Peasant art around Mount Säntis
- Reading societies
- Silvesterchlausen
- Traditional alpine woodcarving (Senntumschnitzerei)
Links
Contact
Appenzell Ausserrhoden Amt für Kultur