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Hanging of the Perch
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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 !
Hanging of the Perch. © Séb Mory
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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.
Opening hours
Opening hours
- The 31 Jan 2026
- Saturday
- 16:00 - 00:00
Good to know
Good to know
- 16:20 at the Tour des Dominicaines
- Free of charge
Access
Zugang
- Public transport
- Directions
Contact
Contact
- Société du Carnaval d'Estavayer - SOCAREST Case postale 858 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac carnavalestavayer.ch
Information- Estavayer-le-Lac Région Place des Bastians 1 1470 Estavayer-le-Lac +41 26 301 60 30 [email protected] estavayerlelac.ch
Hanging of the Perch
