SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 51 · Canton of Zurich
What is the Zurich Knabenschiessen?
In the exam (German)
Was ist das Zürcher Knabenschiessen?
- aA shooting competition for young people in SeptemberEin Schiesswettbewerb für Jugendliche im SeptemberCorrect answer
- bA children's carnival parade in FebruaryEin Fasnachtsumzug der Kinder im Februar
- cA firework display over the lake on 1 AugustEin Feuerwerk am 1. August über dem See
- dA rowing competition between schools on Lake ZurichEin Ruderwettkampf der Schulen auf dem Zürichsee
Why?
At the Knabenschiessen (literally «boys' shooting») in the Albisgüetli, young people from the canton compete in shooting; since 1991 girls may also take part. A large funfair is part of it.
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