Banzai Switzerland
Biographies & Inspiring Stories
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53m
From Japan, a love for Swiss culture and the alphorn! The Tamagawa Alphorn Club is traveling to the International Alphorn Festival in Nendaz. Since the 1980s, the instrument's popularity has surged, especially among retirees. Founder Shigetoshi Nakagawa, a forest expert, was a pioneer, teaching many to build and play. Thousands of clubs have since formed, fueling a growing Japanese fascination with Swiss folklore.
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