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The star queens of Plainpalais (News 2013, by Jean-Patrick Di Silvestro) - Swiss Press Award

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Photo / News
2013

The star queens of Plainpalais

Jean-Patrick Di Silvestro

Geneva, 01.08.2012 The Star Queens of Plainpalais Twelve Hérens cows fought on the Plainpalais plain under a blazing sun. A large crowd came to admire the impressive spectacle. A specialist gave explanations between two fights to allow the public to grasp the subtleties of this ancestral tradition. This visit of the cows was made possible thanks to the mayor of Geneva, Rémy Pagani, who was captivated by these fights when he visited Aproz.

Le Courrier

Photo / News
2013

Jean-Patrick Di Silvestro

Geneva, 01.08.2012 The Star Queens of Plainpalais Twelve Hérens cows fought on the Plainpalais plain under a blazing sun. A large crowd came to admire the impressive spectacle. A specialist gave explanations between two fights to allow the public to grasp the subtleties of this ancestral tradition. This visit of the cows was made possible thanks to the mayor of Geneva, Rémy Pagani, who was captivated by these fights when he visited Aproz.

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