Question 340 of 350 · Traditions and sport
What can you experience at a «Chilbi»?
Was kann man auf einer «Chilbi» erleben?
Correct answer: A
Why
A Chilbi is a fair with merry-go-rounds and rides. There you can, for example, ride the roller coaster.
Common mistakes
- B: an opera performance
- You see operas in an opera house, not at a fair.
- C: a football match
- A football match takes place in a stadium. A Chilbi is a funfair.
Topic
Jass, yodelling, Fasnacht, Chilbi
Many Swiss traditions come from life in the countryside. Yodelling is one of them. When you yodel, you sing without words. The voice jumps quickly back and forth between a low chest voice and a high head voice. You do not need an instrument for it, only your own voice. Since 2025 Swiss yodelling has been part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.
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Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.