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Until 27 January 2008: Tyrolean Christmas cribs, Tafers The Tyrol is renowned for its Christmas cribs, a tradition which dates back to the 16th century and one which is still thriving today. Most of the figurines featured in these nativity scenes are carved from wood and reflect local Tyrolean customs. This year, the Sense Museum will host its first-ever exhibition of Tyrolean cribs, generously loaned by the Marantha crib museum in Luttach, South Tyrol.
www.senslermuseum.ch
Until 1 March 2008: Photo exhibition – Fribourg from the 1930s to the 1970s, Fribourg
The photo collection of photographer Johann Mülhauser (1902-1966) and his son Jean (1932–2004) is an original and insightful record of both the city and canton of Fribourg over the last eighty years. As part of the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations, the cantonal and university library has decided to exhibit this stunning collection, gifted to it in 2002. The exhibition and accompanying book consist exclusively of black and white photos of the city of Fribourg.
www.fr.ch/bcuf
Until 6 April 2008: The eternal feminine: from the goddesses of the Orient to the Virgin Mary, Fribourg
The Fribourg Art and History Museum is currently running a fascinating exhibition that looks at the changing depictions of female deities throughout history, from Isis to the Virgin Mary. The museum has over 300 fascinating objects on display, some of which are over 10,000 years old.
www.fr.ch/mahf
22 December 2007 - 18 March 2008: Espace Junior, Forum Fribourg
Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, children can let off steam at the Forum Fribourg (1.30 pm – 6.30 pm). There are lots of games and entertainment for kids of all ages (2-12 year olds).
www.forum-fribourg.ch
11 January - 22 March 2008: Funi-Fondue package, Moléson
Every Friday and Saturday evening (from 5 pm), the funicular in Moléson village will take you to the restaurant at Plan-Francey, where you can savor a hearty cheese fondue in these cozy and scenic surroundings. The last train is at 10.30 pm. For adults, the fondue, including return ticket, costs CHF 25. To book, ring +41 79 671 33 54 (Restaurant Plan-Francey).
www.moleson.ch
13 January 2008: New Year Concert, Düdingen
On 13 January, the Orchestergesellschaft Zurich will perform two concerts in Podium, Düdingen (10.30 am and 5 pm). Tickets are on sale from 21 December.
www.duedingen.ch
25-27 January 2008, Antiques fair and carnival, Bulle
During the last weekend in January, two events will be held in Bulle. The first is the annual carnival and accompanying procession on 25 and 26 January. The second is the largest covered antiques fair in Western Switzerland (over 3,000 exhibitors), which will be held in the Espace Gruyère from Friday through to Sunday.
www.la-gruyere.ch and www.brocplumett.ch
1-3 February 2008, Châtel-St-Denis carnival
A fun-packed weekend is in store for all visitors to Châtel-St-Denis. From Friday to Sunday there will be a masked ball, a kiddies’ carnival, a competition to find the best carnival mask, a carnival procession and much, much more!
www.carnavalchatel.ch
1-8 March 2008, Fribourg International Film Festival
The Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF) is one of the most important platforms in Europe to showcase films from Asia, Africa and Latin America. This highly regarded festival is renowned for its cinematic and cultural diversity. If you long to see things in new ways while marveling at directorial techniques far removed from Western film-making tradition, then the FIFF is the place for you.
www.fiff.ch
21 March 2008, Good Friday procession (Les Pleureuses), Romont
The religious ceremony of “Les Pleureuses” (weeping women) takes place every Easter. In front of the collegiate church in Romont, at 3pm on Good Friday, an extract from the Passion is read aloud. Shortly afterwards, a long procession of female mourners begin their somber journey through the town’s streets.
www.romont.ch
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