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.
Sales Huber: Vom Brauchtum im Kanton St.Gallen. In: Der Kanton St.Gallen – Landschaft, Gemeinschaft, Heimat. Ed. Amt für Kulturpflege. St. Gallen, 1984/1995, p. 459-474
Alois Senti: Das Land in Fest und Brauch. In: Sarganserland 1483–1983. Ed. Sarganser Talgemeinschaft. Mels, 1983, p. 233-290
Traditions
- «Sennensattlerei» (Alpine saddlery)
- Alpine processions in Appenzell and Toggenburg
- Book culture in St Gallen
- Epighany singing
- Folk music in the Appenzellerland and Toggenburg regions
- Machine embroidery in St. Gallen
- Mask carving and Fasnacht in Sarganserland
- Peasant art around Mount Säntis
- Sarganserland alpine blessing
- St Gallen Children’s Festival
- Traditional alpine woodcarving (Senntumschnitzerei)
Contact
Amt für Kultur des Kantons St. Gallen