Böögg (News 2025, by Fabrice Coffrini) - Swiss Press Award
Fabrice Coffrini
People wearing traditional clothing from the Swiss Canton of Appenzell stand next to the snowman prepared with explosives, known as the "Boogg", that was not set on fire due to strong winds during the Sechseläuten, the traditional spring holiday, in Zurich, on April 15, 2024.
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2025
Fabrice Coffrini
The strong winds forced the cancellation of the culmination of the Zurich's annual Sechseläuten with the burning of the Böögg was scuttled for safety reasons.
