10th St. Gallen Festival
- At June 07, 2015
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The St. Gallen Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary and invites you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the majestic setting of the cathedral to unforgettable opera evenings. Especially for this event, the Klosterhof will be flooded from Juni 19 to July 3. You will enjoy Giuseppe Verdi’s I due Foscari in Venice. Experience dance in the cathedral and enjoy a Venetian concert program with top ensembles and solo artists. Book your room to witness this festival highlight.
The Alpstein, a paradise for hikers
- At May 11, 2015
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Do you want to accomplish alpine peak performance? Or do you prefer to enjoy the silence at a mountain lake? The Alpstein has something to offer for everyone. The mountain restaurants have opened their doors since the beginning of May and are looking forward to your visit. How about a visit of the legendary mountain restaurant Äscher? Or you’ve always wanted to hike to Bollenwees? Call us. We’ll help you plan your trip.
14th Striichmusigtag in Urnäsch
- At April 03, 2015
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The music for strings as an important part of the Appenzell traditions is well-established. On 25th and 26th of April 2015, the string music days are back in Urnäsch. With it’s unique rhythm and sound, you will be musically spoiled in and around Urnäsch in seven restaurants and three other localities. Twelve music groups, five yodel groups and various accompanying activities shape this year’s ‘Striichmusigtag’.
Landsgemeinde of Appenzell
- At April 03, 2015
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‘Landsgemeinde’ 26. April 2015
The Landsgemeinde or “cantonal assembly” is one of the oldest forms of direct democracy. Formerly practiced in eight cantons of Switzerland, for practical reasons, the Landsgemeinde has been abolished in all but two cantons, where it is still the highest political institution of the canton, in Appenzell Innerrhoden and in Glarus.
The German term Landsgemeinde itself is attested from at least the 16th century, in the 1561 dictionary of Pictorius. It is a compound from Land “land, canton; rural canton” and Gemeinde “community, commune”.
Eligible citizens of the canton meet on a certain day in the open air to decide on laws and expenditures by the council. Everyone can debate a question. Voting is accomplished by those in favour of a motion raising their hands. Historically, or in Appenzell until the admission of women, the only proof of citizenship necessary for men to enter the voting area was to show their ceremonial sword or Swiss military sidearm (bayonet), this gave proof that you were a freeman allowed to bear arms and to vote.
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