Photo by Philippe Regamey
Following on from the tulip festival in Morges, and the iris festival at the Château de Vullierens, flower-lovers can now feast their eyes upon thousands of dahlias, forming part of the annual Lakeside Dahlia festival which takes place in Morges between mid-July and October.
For the 17th edition of this event, there will be approximately 2250 dahlias, planted over a stretch of 1500m along the lakeside (between the Parc de l’Indépendance and the Parc de Vertou, mainly from the Temple towards the direction of Lausanne).
With close to 100 varieties on show this year, the festival provides an ideal place to visit with families and friends. Any elderly visitors or young children, who are not keen/able to walk the length of the flower display can also view the dahlias from the Petit Train.
Are you stuck in a rut and fancy meeting new friends? Do you feel that you need to unwind more, maybe learning a new skill to take your mind off daily worries? If so, then you may like to try out a new concept that we just came across at knowitall.ch: hosting an Ikebana Party.
Organised by Geneva-based Yoshiko Kuwata Luebke, Ikebana parties provide an opportunity for participants to get together and meet new people, learning a new skill called IkebanaFusion. A modern take on the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging (see below for a more formal description), IkebanaFusion has been developed over several years by Yoshiko and combines the skills that she has learned since childhood, living in Japan, with more modern techniques inspired by other cultures such as those from Africa, Asia and Polynesia.
Yoshiko’s Ikebana parties are run along much the same lines as a Tupperware party. The hostess invites her friends and neighbours to attend lunch, dinner or afternoon tea, at which they can learn the new skill of Japanese flower arranging. Since the hostess incurs the costs of hosting the event, she can expect to pay nothing towards the teaching costs, and will in fact receive a welcome gift, a set of 6 wine glass markers, and invitation cards. Guests are expected to pay a small fee of Fr. 40.-, which is subsidised compared to the costs of attending a standard workshop at Yoshiko’s atelier in Geneva.
Often, as parents, we are looking to find that magical balance between fun and education for our kids. In the Summer time this can be especially true when we want our kids to have a great time, making the most of the weather (assuming the sunshine arrives eventually), enjoying lazy days free of the pressure of the school run and the tight week day schedules. On the other hand we don’t want our kids to lose the habit of learning and to keep their curiosity alive.
Teachers at TutorsPlus, the Geneva-based organization providing tutors throughout Switzerland, don’t feel that these two goals are mutually exclusive. When they were setting up their Summer Camp this year, they gave their teachers the challenge to create workshops that will give kids the chance to have a brilliant time, make new friends, have fun and be really creative whilst learning at the same time.
Dignity trampled underfoot, Architect: Gringo Cardia - ©Alain Germond
From 18 to 20 May, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in Geneva will re-open its doors for a long weekend of festivities during which the public will be invited to discover its new Permanent Exhibition, “The Humanitarian Adventure”.
After 22 months of closure for renovation, the museum has invited a series of talented artists, dancers, musicians and illustrators to mark this special occasion with a number of free events suitable for both young and old.
On top of a magnificently choreographed dance performance by Foofwa d’Imobilité, a highly charged spectacle by the French company Transe-Express featuring flying drums, musical performances by the well-known jazz pianist, Léo Tardin, and Afro-Pop musician, John Arcadius, there will be a breath-taking performance by Alain Roche, and his suspended piano!
Republished with permission from InterSoccer
Fancy going to watch your local professional football team? All children up to the age of 16 are FREE. And it's reduced prices for adults.
The Professional Football Club Genève Servette have linked up with InterSoccer to offer these fabulously special ticket prices.
- Who's playing? Genève Servette vs. Young Boys
- When and where? Saturday 18 May at Stade de Genève
- What time? Kick-off is at 19h45
- How much? Adults are Fr. 10.- (normally Fr. 50.-). Children up to 16 are FREE
Book your tickets by clicking HERE for the Servette FC website.
And don't just turn up for the football. There is plenty of entertainment outside the stadium from 17h30. There will be an InterSoccer Corner with giant babyfoot for children. And if you fancy a nibble, there will be loads of food in the Village area.
There are also places up for grabs for kids to be a Player Escort for the match.
It's a cracking competition where you could end up walking out of the tunnel with a professional player.
Who can apply? Player Escorts are aged 7-12, Boys AND Girls.
To register, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
All applicants need to be available from 1730 on the Saturday evening until kick-off. The lucky winners who become Player Escorts will also receive a FREE InterSoccer kit!
InterSoccer & Genève Servette are also on the look-out for a company to help with sponsoring the 22 Player Escort Soccer shirts. The game is being televised on Teleclub. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested.
So remember, reserve your place & book your tickets by clicking HERE on the Servette FC website.
