ThoseNational Day in Geneva –
In La Grange Park, a 1is August which offers a beautiful cure of “suissitude”
The party organized by the city has attracted many families, between sports initiations and winks to Swiss traditions.
The procession of lanterns, an essential moment of August 1ᵉʳ, took place at nightfall, at Parc La Grange, in Geneva.
Magali Girardin
On this day of national holiday disturbed by the customary attack by Donald TrumpLa Grange Park offered a welcome folk withdrawal on Friday. At the initiative of the mayor of Geneva, Alfonso Gomezthe 1is August organized by the city offered a slew of entertainment in connection with history and Swiss traditions, starting with the demonstrations of Cor of the Alps and launching red flags with white cross which welcomed visitors from the middle of the afternoon.
“Did you see the flags, Camille?” Inquires a young father for his little daughter. Camille has seen, but she prefers to board one of the many pedal cars parked on the terrace of the Villa La Grange. The same who had welcomed Vladimir Putin and Trump’s predecessor at the White House, Joe Biden four years ago.
Launch of flags and Alps horn opposite the lake, at La Grange Park, August 1, 2025.
Magali Girardin
That these times of relative tranquility seem far away. For this 2025 edition, the guest of honor is none other than the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). One way of “recalling the values of mutual aid” melting the Federal Pact of 1291 and international humanitarian law, now flouted, in Gaza in particular, underlined Alfonso Gomez.
Sure values
The last time he was maneuvering for an August 1ᵉʳ, in 2023, the elected ecologist had a little controversy had been kicked out For having proclaimed its intention to offer a 90%”vegetarian” restoration. None of this this year. Veal sausages and brains cheerfully toast on several grins at the entrance to the area reserved for food stands. The main thing is except.
Grills, sausages, flags and edelweiss shirts: the total, Friday August 1ᵉʳ, at the La Grange park.
Magali Girardin
Below, on the park lawn, a vast space has been set up to try out “little-known” sports, but “which give pride of place to fair play and respect”: Disc Golf, Ultimate Frisbee and even Tchoukball, this curious mixture of handball and volleyball that we owe to a Geneva doctor. “The Orange in defense,” rolled up an instructor, after the victorious shooting of a young player on his team. A match remains a match.
A siblings of three are trying out at Disc Golf, Friday August 1ᵉʳ 2025, at the La Grange Park.
Magali Girardin
Families and children – who make up most of the public – appreciate initiation. “There is something gratifying to see his disc leaving perfectly in the air,” smiles Alexandre, from the club Disc Golf Geneva, looking at a siblings of three carrying out his first tests in the matter.
In the evening, the children crossed the park during the traditional procession of lanterns, then everyone gathered around the essential fire of joy. Like what, even in this tormented 2025, some sure values remain.
The party of August 1, 2025 at the Parc La Grange concluded with a joy fire and a few fireworks.
Magali Girardin
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