25,000 Fribourg residents celebrate the arrival of St. Nicholas
Published: Saturday, Dec 7th 2024, 21:40
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Around 25,000 people cheered on St. Nicholas and his entourage in Fribourg on Saturday despite the cold. The procession of the city saint was broadcast on a big screen on the town hall square for those who were unable to make it to the cathedral.
With his donkey and his entourage, St. Nicholas, as usual, humorously addressed current events in the canton and in Switzerland and gave advice to the young and old of Fribourg. The St. Michael choir, the pipers and the brass band of the College of St. Michael set the rhythm for the procession.
"My dear children" ("Mes chers enfaaaaaaants"), began St. Nicholas, bishop of ancient Myra in what was then Asia Minor, as he addressed the crowd on the balcony of the cathedral.
A dialog poem written by Joëlle Richard was recited in St. Nicholas Cathedral. In addition, the "musical rendezvous" with around 20 choirs performing in the cathedral and the temple attracted numerous music lovers. The arts and crafts market and the various animations were also very popular.
The opening of the festivities on Friday was held under the motto "Courage and Bravery". On Sunday, the family day will extend the festival.
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