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Parade of cows coming home

Beautiful costumes.
Parade of cows

September 19th 2015
Geo: 46.6585, 7.69645Today we took the train to Spiez and then caught a bus to Aeschi for the Parade of cows. The farmers send their cows up to higher elevation so they can graze. Then, when Fall comes, they bring them home in a ceremonial parade celebrating the Cow Culture with bells, flowers, and beautiful costumes along with a farmers market of Alpine cheese, sausage and other delicious food. ... read more
Europe » Switzerland

Swiss Flag The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more
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