11th Fete romande de la Faux

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The community of L'Etivaz, Switzerland gets together on Saturday 25 July 2009 to celebrate the 11th Fete romande de la faux, a ceremonial cutting of the local fields in which prizes are awarded and th

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

ID: 112011

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

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The Swiss countryside is full of quirky traditions. This summer ritual in L'Etivaz, Vaud, is all about the community getting together for a ceremonial cutting of the fields. Various individuals take a turn to cut a piece of land, the size of which varies depending on the age and experience of the participant. All attempts are rigorously judged for time and accuracy, and medals and prizes are awarded for the best effort in each class.

Tags community, countryside, cutting, environment, europe, Farming, festival, Fete, fields, green, Romande, rural, Switzerland, Tradition, Vaud

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