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Switzerland is a country of living traditions, where the turn of the year is celebrated in a fascinating and varied way. Customs such as the Achetringele in Laupen, the wild Gurri-Chlausen in Appenzellerland, the Harder Potschete in Interlaken or the Bärzelitag in Fricktal are deeply rooted in history and still characterise the cultural face of their regions today. A look back reveals how much the forms and lifestyles have changed - and at the same time shows how unadulterated the core of these rituals has remained to this day. (luk)