1 August, 4 stops, 4 languages
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The 2019 Swiss national holiday takes Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on a three-day trip around Switzerland. On 31 July he is attending the local ceremony in Krauchthal in the Emmental region. © FDFA
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The public turned out in great numbers. Ignazio Cassis enjoyed spending the evening in "one of the most historical, picturesque and warm-hearted regions of Switzerland". © FDFA
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Brunch on 1 August at an altitude of 1,375m at the Pâquier-Mottier chalet in L'Etivaz, canton of Vaud. © FDFA
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Federal Councillor Cassis points out during the 1 August ceremony that the language boundaries "connect rather than divide". © FDFA
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After the official part, risotto and music in Chiasso on the evening of August 1. © FDFA
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The fourth and last stop of the tour on 2 August takes Mr Cassis to Zuoz in the canton of Graubünden. © FDFA
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"Linguistic and cultural diversity is a core element of the Swiss identity." © FDFA
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The tour around the four language regions of Switzerland symbolises the country's cohesiveness. © FDFA
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"We need this cohesiveness on the international stage to represent our interests – for peace, security, jobs and, above all, sovereignty. © FDFA
