July: Latest news from Switzerland.

1. 11th Zurich Street parade 10th August 2002
2. Fetes de Geneve 2nd to 11th August 2002
3. 75th Anniversary of the Fluelapass Postbus
4. Aletsch / Bettmeralp – Holiday on Ice
5. Winterthur Museum of Photography: Chic Clicks
6. Yehudi Menuhin Festival
7. Wellness gift certificates – To be and let be

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1. 11th Zurich Street parade 10th August 2002

With Peace! As its slogan, the Street parade 2002 will move off on 10th August at 3:15. Zurich will be temporarily taken over by 33 colourfully decorated lorries, pumping out techno and various forms of dance music along with thousands of dancers. This demo for love freedom and tolerance has grown from a relatively small marginal underground event to become the biggest event of all in Switzerland. Over 30 parties before and after the parade will once again transform Zurich into Europe’s Party Mecca! There will be special train services to Zurich and local public transport services will operate non-stop. Switzerland – boring? Get an insight to this experience at: http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=i&tid=tid&url=www.streetparade.ch

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2. Fetes de Geneve 2nd to 11th August 2002

Once again this annual extravaganza takes place on the shores of Lake Geneva. With an airshow, lake parade and street performers, waiter’s race and climaxing with a huge firework display on the 11th August. Further info at: http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=i&tid=tid&url=www.fetes-de-geneve.ch

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3. 75th Anniversary of the Flueelapass Postbus

On the 2nd and 3rd of August the 75th anniversary of the Flüela postbus service is being celebrated. There will be a street party on the promenade, where the history of the yellow fleet from the horse-drawn carriage to the vintage bus known as the ‘Old Timer’ and finally to the modern starliner bus will be shown. Journeys are available on the various modes of transport with a folklore show and refreshments. For further info e-mail: [email protected]

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4. Aletsch / Bettmeralp – Holiday on Ice

Can you imagine 24km of ice? That’s the length of the Aletsch Glacier, which is part of the region that was recently awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO for its stunning beauty. This astonishing area, located on the upper Valais region is ideal for family holidays and offers extraordinary walks and sports opportunities. Enjoy a relaxing break in Bettmeralp, a car free resort located on a sunny plateau close to the glacier. Gourmet travellers will particularly appreciate the refined cuisine and the incredible range of quality wines. From £ 354 Further info: http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=i&tid=tid&url=uk.myswitzerland.com/en/special.cfm?id=841

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5. Winterthur Museum of Photography: Chic Clicks

Fashion is everything: it is the principle of what is `in¿, of here today-gone tomorrow, of free-flowing change, of adulation and rejection, of breaking with tradition whilst at the same time exploiting tradition ¿ all a mere particle, a particle of scent, style, color and shape for us to mould as we like. This modern, highly dynamic approach to core and surface has touched so many areas of our lives, even, perhaps, to the extent of our entire social fabric. This exhibition is dedicated to the phenomenon of fashion, of what is in vogue. It shows the work of two categories of photographers ¿ fashion photographers and art photographers ¿ and tries, through a parallel presentation of commissioned work and free work, to get closer to the substance of fashion and the ephemeral in the language of today¿s images, in today¿s world in general. The photographers include e.g. Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Cindy Sherman, Richard Prince, Terry Richardson, Collier Schorr, Larry Sultan and Erwin Wurm. An exhibition organized in conjunction with the ICA in Boston. With a voluminous catalogue book. For further info: http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=i&tid=tid&url=www.fotomuseum.ch/ENG/index.htm

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6. Yehudi Menuhin Festival

Gstaad will be enchanted by classic tunes from July 19 to September 7. The Yehudi Menuhin Festival expects once again more than 18 000 listeners. The chamber music concerts take place in churches and tents surrounded by a breathtaking alpine area. For further information: www.menuhinfestivalgstaad.com

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7. Wellness gift certificates – To be and let be

Relax in an herbal bath, move your body in the fitness room, luxuriate in the whirlpool bath; this is what we recommend for all those who wish to do something good for themselves. Even just a short stay brings long lasting benefits for your body, mind and soul. The holiday land of Switzerland is limitless in its wide ranging world of water, relaxation, movement, beauty, nutrition and health. Escape the burdens of everyday life and place yourself in the hands of the experts. We have selected the best wellness providers in Switzerland because quality is important to us. We look after the wellbeing of guests along with the industry¿s commitment to excellence. We will reveal this much in advance: The extraordinary quality standard of the range of offerings is an essential element of the Swiss providers¿ wellness philosophy. Whether in the mountains, on the lakes or in small towns, you can choose your own wellness oasis throughout the year. Thumb through this brochure and find all you need to know. I wish you recuperative holidays. Info at:
http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=i&tid=tid&url=uk.myswitzerland.com/en/navpage.cfm?category=Wellbeing