SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 55 · Canton of Zurich
What is Richterswil on Lake Zurich known for in November?
In the exam (German)
Wofür ist Richterswil am Zürichsee im November bekannt?
- aFor the grape harvest with a big winegrowers' paradeFür die Weinlese mit einem grossen Winzerumzug
- bFor the Räbechilbi with lanterns made of carved turnipsFür die Räbechilbi mit Laternen aus geschnitzten RäbenCorrect answer
- cFor the biggest wrestling festival in SwitzerlandFür das grösste Schwingfest der Schweiz
- dFor the burning of the Böögg on the village squareFür das Verbrennen des Bööggs auf dem Dorfplatz
Why?
At the Räbechilbi, thousands of lights made of carved turnips (Räben, white turnips) are carried through Richterswil. Turnip-lantern processions (Räbeliechtli-Umzüge) take place in autumn in many municipalities in the canton of Zurich.
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