culture shock in Switzerland

Culture Shock in Switzerland

                             by Ms. KanokwanYoosuk 

             Switzerland is a country in central Europe and a landlock country geographically divide between The Alps. The Jungfraujuch(The roof of Europe) has a height of 3466 meters above sea level in The Alps. There are 3 culture shock in Switzerland: foods, festivals, and places.

             First of all, it is the culture shockSwitzerland and food is influenced by Raclette is a local cheeses costomaliry grill slowly over a fire with layer by melted layer sliced off to blanket boiled potatoes, pickles and onions. Next, Geschnetzeltes is Zurich style minced meat is made from veal, thinly sliced and Sauted. The delicious gravy. It’s made with onions, mushrooms, white wine, and cream. Furthermore Papet Vaudois means as much as mash this delicious hotpot made from leek and potatoes. Moreover, Switzerland is “the land of chocolate and cheeses” chocolate and cheeses many of which can only be found in Switzerland. Cheeses and chocolate are nearly legendary here because milk is typically un-pasteurized, therefore the milk and cream use in the chocolate and cheeses in Switzerland are fresh, creamy and make a textural, sensory difference.

             For another things, it is about culture shock on festivals. Zibelemärit onion festival, Bern
This traditional folk festival draws farmers and 50 tons of onions artistically woven into braids. Stalls sell traditional pottery, foods and hot glühwein(mulled wine) while youngsters throw confetti in the streets. Furthermore, Sechseläuten (six o’clock chimes) Zurich Members of all the guilds dress in costumes and celebrate the arrival of spring, which is climaxed by the burning of Böögg, a straw figure symbolising winter. Additionally, there are children's parades to keep the whole family entertained. Next, Fasnacht spring carnival of Basel is world famous three day carnival features participants in colourful costumes and masks parading in the streets. (www.expatica.com)

            In the end, it is about culture shock on places. Verzasca is a turquoise water and vibrant colour rocks as well as it is treacherous currents. A crystal clear river is so clean that the 50ft deep riverbed can be seen from a bridge crossing over the water. Moreover, Zermatt is the most famous peak in The Alps, the Matterhorn in Zermatt stands 4478 meters high. Zermatt also offers skiing and beautiful views. Furthermore, Museostorico di blenio is famous chocolate museum. So when tourists arrived here let’s not miss the homemade chocolate. Tourist also should visit this museum. It’s present about story of chocolate.

(www.touropia.com)

            As the result, there are 3 culture shocks in Switzerland: foods, festivals, places. In Switzerland, there are a lot of foods: Raclette, Geschnetzeltes, Papet Vaudois. Furthermore, 3 festivals: Zibelemärit, Sechseläuten, and Fasnacht. Finally 3 places: Verzasca, Zermatt, Museostorico di blenio. It’s the most beautiful places of Switzerland.

References

TramsoftGmbh. 11 may 2013. Foods in Switzerland. (online). Available: http://www.about.ch/about Switzerland-foods. (Access date 18 November 2015).

       The official tourism site of Switzerland. (online). Available:http://www.myswitzerland.com/en-th/home.html. (Access date 18 November 2015).

       Top festivals in Switzerland. (online). Available:http://www.expatica.com/ch/about/ culture-history-Swiss-festival_106810.html(Access date 18 November 2015).

        Best places to visit in Switzerland. (online). Available:http://www.touropia.com/best-places-to-visit-in-Switzerland. (Access date 18 November 2015).