What Does Switzerland Celebrate? Questions and Answers for August 1st
Published: Sunday, Jul 30th 2023, 13:40
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The Swiss celebrate their National Day on August 1st each year to commemorate the founding of Switzerland. This date was chosen by the Federal Council in 1891 to celebrate the country's 600th anniversary. The date is based on the Federal Charter of 1291, which is considered to be the oldest constitutional document of Switzerland. However, the celebration of the National Day was not officially introduced until 1899. The Rütlischwur is a legendary oath of allegiance sworn by the men of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden in the 14th century, which is seen as the foundation of the Old Swiss Confederacy. Today, research suggests that the Swiss state was not founded on a single date, but rather evolved gradually over time. The National Day is celebrated with speeches, music, bonfires and fireworks. Public and private buildings are decorated with Swiss, cantonal and municipal flags. The bells of the churches are rung in the evening. Since 1994, the National Day has been an official holiday. This year, the Swiss are also celebrating 175 years of modern federal state. The main pillars of the Swiss Constitution are the Federal Council as the executive, the Federal Assembly with its two chambers, the principle of separation of powers, the federal division of tasks between the federal government and the cantons, free elections and the essential rights of citizens.
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