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Les Alpes suisses, entre traditions et superstitions

( Season 1 )
Life in the Alpine valleys is shaped by their fascinating, sometimes strange, stories, myths and customs. An immersion in everyday life in the Swiss Alps.

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Episode 2

When spring arrives in the Swiss Alps, people do some fairly strange things to drive out winter: from ringing bells to travelling the region wearing terrifying masks or lighting a bonfire to burn the "Böögg"... Raymond Porchet upholds the tradition of "Sechseläuten".

Directed by: Thierry Graf, Simon Usterl, Urs Reis (season 1, Switzerland, 2022)
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Welcome to the Swiss Alps: here age-old traditions, crafts and spiritual activities shape people's everyday lives. And they are more than happy to be guided by regional myths and local stories.

Directed by: Thierry Graf, Simon Usterl, Urs Reis (season 1, Switzerland, 2022)
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