This year around 200 000 people went to the city to watch and dance during the 3 days of party (from Friday 19th till Sunday 21st), even though the weather was no t the best and some drops of rain in some places. They welcomed the summer with pretty good mood and enthusiasm in the 500 concerts spread all through Geneve and its small communes.
The 3-days event also counted with a contest for the Fête to continue all year long for those who are under 20 years old. The 2 lucky winners will bring home 50 invitations for different music styles, from jazz to dance and rock to classical music. And for those who don't possess the 20 ans/20 francs card a "joining" card that provides some discounts will be given.
The 20 ans/20 francs initiative is a card proposed by the Geneva city Department of Culture with the support of the Department of Public Education of Geneva's State to incentive young's access to cultural presentations. Once purchased, the card is valid from the birth until the twenty-first anniversary, whatever the date of purchase was. It can get discounts for cultural events in Geneva like concerts, performances, festivals , theater, dance, opera, museums, exhibitions, and cinema.
My friends who work in this cultural area say that people here in Switzerland really prioritize culture and they earn better than in other cities thought to be more cultural...Nice isn't it?
So do not loose your 20 ans/20 fr card because you can't get a new one at all!
Take care!
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