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The Alpine horn kept Nendaz (VS) in abeyance for three days. 120 candidates took part in the 17th alphorn festival contest. Despite the somewhat gloomy weather, the organizers have drawn up a "nice" record.
200 alphornists took part in Sunday's community concert, traditionally one of the highlights of the Nendaz festival. (Image: KEYSTONE / LAURENT GILLIERON)
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The Sunday community concert, traditionally one of the highlights of the festival, brought together a total of 200 musicians. The impressive event takes place on the shores of Lake Tracouet, at 2200 meters altitude.
The festival is a showcase of folklore. This is why yodels, flags and caresses were offered
In Switzerland, the horn of the Alps was first mentioned in 1555 by the Zurich naturalist Conrad Gessner. the instrument was used to summon the livestock. Messages were also transmitted from valley to valley. The Alpine horn did not reach its current shape until 1880.
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