SwitzerlandCulture, traditions et symboles 1 · Culture, traditions and symbols
What does the national holiday on 1 August commemorate?
In the exam (French)
Que rappelle la fête nationale du 1er Août ?
- aThe first Federal Constitution of modern Switzerland, in 1848La première Constitution fédérale de la Suisse moderne, en 1848
- bThe recognition of Swiss neutrality, in 1815La reconnaissance de la neutralité suisse, en 1815
- cThe alliance of the valleys of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, in 1291L'alliance des vallées d'Uri, de Schwytz et d'Unterwald, en 1291Correct answer
- dThe end of the Second World War in Europe, in 1945La fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en Europe, en 1945
Why?
1 August commemorates the Federal Charter (Pacte fédéral) concluded at the beginning of August 1291. This document is regarded as the founding act of the Confederation.
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How did 1 August become a public holiday throughout Switzerland?Correct answer:The people accepted a popular initiative in 1993.
Comment le 1er Août est-il devenu un jour férié dans toute la Suisse ? — Le peuple a accepté une initiative populaire en 1993.
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What is part of the 1 August celebration in many municipalities?Correct answer:Bonfires on the hills, paper lanterns and a speech
Qu'est-ce qui fait partie de la fête du 1er Août dans beaucoup de communes ? — Des feux sur les hauteurs, des lampions et un discours
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In Switzerland, who sets most public holidays, for example Easter Monday or the Geneva Fast (Jeûne genevois)?Correct answer:The cantons
En Suisse, qui fixe la plupart des jours fériés, par exemple le lundi de Pâques ou le Jeûne genevois ? — Les cantons
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When is the Federal Day of Fasting (Jeûne fédéral)?Correct answer:The third Sunday in September
Quand a lieu le Jeûne fédéral ? — Le troisième dimanche de septembre
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