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SCG5191 - Switzerland – Traditional Festivals Issue (Silvesterkläuse Herisau & Chesslete Solothurn) – 1969
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This pair of Swiss commemorative stamps, issued in 1969, highlights unique local customs and festivals of Switzerland.
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20c (Red): Depicts the Silvesterkläuse tradition from Herisau, Appenzell, where elaborately dressed figures parade through villages on New Year’s Eve, wearing ornate headgear and costumes.
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25c (Brown): Shows the Chesslete of Solothurn, a carnival custom celebrated with noisy processions of masked drummers and bell-ringers at dawn, marking the beginning of the carnival season.
Both designs emphasize Switzerland’s rich folklore, with stylized depictions of traditional costumes and masks. These issues form part of a cultural heritage series that celebrates Swiss regional festivals.
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