1. August 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss National Day celebrations marred as giant flag tears in wind
Traditional display of 80-meter Swiss flag at SĂ€ntis mountain faces setback as strong winds damage the iconic symbol during National Day preparations.
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- The giant Swiss flag has been traditionally displayed on SĂ€ntis mountain since 2009
- The flag measures 80 meters by 80 meters and weighs 700 kg
- The display location was changed to SchwÀgalp meadow due to unfavorable weather
By The Numbers
80x80
meters - flag dimensions
700
kilograms - flag weight
2009
year of first display
They Said
"Officials then attempted to mend the vertical crack, which almost tore off part of the flag"