ext_256042 ([identity profile] kinchyle.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] kyburg 2005-07-30 05:50 am (UTC)

I have never heard of a Swiss Fair before. To be honest, at first I thought it sounded a bit silly. Then I started comparing it the Scottish festivals I usually attend.

Athletics:
Swiss - Steinstossen and Schwingfest
Scottish - Caber tossing
Winner: Swiss. Come on. How can Schwingfest possibly lose?

Music: Vocal
Swiss - Yodelling
Scottish - Filk
Winner: Swiss. Too much filk is just bad fantasy set to worse music.

Music: Instrumental
Swiss - Alpenhorne
Scottish - Bagpipes
Winner: Scots. As cool as Alpenhorne are, bagpipes edge them out.

Animals:
Swiss - Bernese Mountain Dogs
Scottish - Hairy cows
Winner: Swiss. Unless we're talking about which one will be served for dinner.

Cuisine:
Swiss - Cheese
Scottish - Haggis
Winner: The winner should be quite apparent.

After comparing the two, I'm thinking I may have to head to Sugarcreek (http://www.sugarcreekohio.org/swissfestival.htm) this year.

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