Nightlife in Tavau (Swiss Press Audio 2014, by Claudio Spescha) - Swiss Press Award

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Claudio Spescha

When night falls at the WEF, and the panels and discussions are over, and the gala dinners have been digested, the powerful, rich, and beautiful from politics, business, and show business like to meet at exclusive parties, preferably at the Grand Hotel Steigenberger Belvédère, just above the Davos Congress Center. Here, after midnight, winter boots are swapped for high heels and people dance and celebrate among their peers, for example, at the invitation of publisher Hubert Burda, who brings Bavarian charm to Davos and, at such a party, sometimes even joins German film diva Veronica Ferres in singing the Kufsteinerlied (Bei uns in Tirol). But these parties aren't for everyone. What if you're not on the exclusive guest list but still want to drink champagne with the crème de la crème? Claudio Spescha has given it a try: