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Friday, September 20, 2024

Brass Musicians Set Record on Rhine Bridge

Published: 2024-08-25

In a remarkable gathering on Sunday afternoon, approximately 3,500 brass musicians from the four-country region assembled on the Rhine Bridge and the Rhine Dam between Montlingen in the canton of St.

Gallen and Koblach in Vorarlberg.

This impressive congregation set an unofficial world record for the largest brass band performance.

The event highlighted the cultural unity and musical passion shared across borders.

Meanwhile, in the canton of Graubünden, environmental groups have lodged a complaint against proactive wolf hunting, sparking a debate on wildlife conservation.

Additionally, the city of St.

Gallen is gearing up for its municipal elections on September 22, with Cem Kirmizitoprak, a self-proclaimed inclusion agent, running for city council to demonstrate that disability is not a barrier to political participation.

In sports, the LC Brühl St.

Gallen women's handball team celebrated a victory in the Supercup, adding to the region's vibrant community spirit.