After a long, strenuous hike down the Swiss Alps, Ava and I were ready for a warm, hot traditional swiss meal. After 30 minutes of trying to pick just one entree, Ava chose a Valisainne style Rosti and I chose the Saffron Risotto. Ava’s Rosti had a thin layer of thinly grated potatoes over salty bacon bits mixed with fried egg and melted raclette cheese. My Risotto consisted of the risotto rice mixed in with roasted onions, saffron threads and three succulent shrimp from the mediterranean. (9)
The next day, we attended the annual Zibelemarit Onion festival. At this traditional Swiss, festival, Farmers from all around Switzerland gather in Bern to celebrate all things onion and garlic. As we entered the festival, Ava and I received wreaths braided with onions and garlic by two Swiss girls dressed in traditional Swiss clothing. They informed us that the wreaths were a Swiss tradition to keep evil spirits away. (10) The festival also consisted of other things from Swiss culture. Many people were dressed in Switzerland’s folk outfits. Girls were wearing puffy white blouses underneath a short bodice embroidered. Their skirts were long and colorful with beautiful embroidered alpine flowers decorating them. The men wore smocks with high waisted shorts with embroidered flowers as well. (11)
Who: Ava and Alexa
What: Us waiting to receive our onion wreaths
When: During a traditional Swiss festival
Where: Zürich, Switzerland
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