A popular and protest carnival against fascism (Swiss Stories 2026, by Olivier Vogelsang) - Swiss Press Award
Olivier Vogelsang
Lausanne, rue Centrale. 22.03.2025. Carnaval populaire, premier du genre, afin de créer un rituel pour fédérer, politiser, reprendre l’espace public et faire front contre le fascisme. Destruction et mise à feu d’une piñata à l’effigie de Donald Trump sous le Grand Pont.
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Photo / Swiss Stories
2026
Olivier Vogelsang
An anti-fascist carnival paraded through the streets of Lausanne. Around 6,000 people responded to the call from several groups. The costumed procession was marked by symbolic actions, including the destruction of a piñata in the likeness of Donald Trump, smoke bombs set off around the statue of William Tell, and the planting of vegetables. The demonstration concluded with a bonfire at Place des Pionnières.
