Hanging of the Perch
Overview
Intro
In Estavayer-le-Lac, it is a tradition, you don't burn the winter man to make the cold season go away: you burn the perch !
The perch, a famous fish from Lake Neuchâtel, has been the emblem of the Estavayer-le-Lac Carnival for more than 30 years. A few days before the festivities begin, the perch is hung after a torchlight walk. It will go up in smoke at the end of the demonstration but for now, it hangs, people celebrate it and prepare for the carnival.
| Contact address |
Société du Carnaval d'Estavayer - SOCAREST
Estavayer-le-Lac 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac |
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| Location |
Société du Carnaval d'Estavayer - SOCAREST Case postale 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://fribourg.ch/en/estavayer-payerne/events/hanging-of-the-perch/ |
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Event dates
- 23 January 2027