Fête des Vendanges – Neuchâtel

Every year in Neuchâtel there is a festival to celebrate the wine harvest (Vendanges).  This year I was fortunate enough to go with my Beau-Frère, Ivan.  Unfortunately Peter was sick this weekend and he missed what was a great festival.  One particular feature that makes this festival unique is the Guggenmusik,  a style of music heavy on bass and drums with a really up-beat rhythm.  It was interesting to see how most of the participants of a Guggenmusik band are able to play their instrument while drinking a beer at the same time.   More info from : http://www.fete-des-vendanges.ch/f/guggenmusik.htm

The fête runs for three days starting on the Friday going through to Sunday.  The Sunday is finished with parades down the main streets and selection of Miss Fête des Vendages,  rumour has it that in previous years the female constestants wore skimpy bikini type outfits,  probably appropriate for the male audiance but at this time of year its pretty cold in Neuchâtel.

 

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