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The largest Swiss flag in the world torn by the wind
The giant national emblem was to be deployed on the Säntis. The weather forced the organizers to install it on a meadow. But the wind was still getting involved.
The giant flag was torn during its progress. However, due to the weather, it was deployed not on the Säntis, but on a prairie de la Schwägalp.
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A giant Swiss flag was torn apart by the wind Thursday on Schwägalp, during the preparation of the national holiday. The national emblem of 80 meters by 80, weighing nearly 700 kilos, was the victim of a violent burst when it was deployed on an Alpine meadow, reports “reports”20 minutes».
The incident occurred suddenly, surprising the participants and spectators present. The vertical tear threatened to separate an entire part from the national flag. Faced with this situation, the organizers vainly attempted a rapid intervention. Tightening necklaces were used to try to repair the emblem, but these efforts have proven unsuccessful, due to the strength of the wind.
For this demonstration, which also aimed to celebrate the 90e Anniversary of the Säntis cable car, it was planned to hang the flag On the northern wall of the säntisas tradition dictates. But this project had already been modified due to unfavorable weather conditions. The organizers had opted for a deployment on the ground, a solution which was to allow the public to participate actively in the operation.
This is not the first time that the giant Swiss flag has been the victim of the elements. In 2017, a similar situation occurred, with a tear that also occurred during its deployment. And In 2018the national emblem had not resisted thunderstorms.
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