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The long-weekender: What's on from March 6 06/03/2008 00:00
Today Geneva's famous International Motor Show revs up, with some spectacular new machines promised to be uncovered. But if you can't stand the thought of all those motor-heads in one place at one time, one of the music festivals set for the stage this week might take your fancy.
March 2008
Exhibitions
What: Geneva International Motor Show - The largest fair of its kind in Europe where car-makers of the whole world exhibit their latest products
Where: Palexpo Rd, Geneva
When: March 6 - 16
For more information: Phone: +41 (0)22 761 11 11 or see www.salon-auto.ch
Film
What: Fribourg International film festival - insights into the world of the South: a philosophical, political, mysterious, and materialistic journey
Where: Fribourg Tourisme, Avenue de la Gare 1, Case postale 1120, 1701 Fribourg
When: March 1 - 8
For more information: Phone +41(0)26 347 42 00 or see www.fiff.ch
Festivals and music
What: Schlaraffia, wine and gourmet fair
Where: Weinfelden
When: March 6 - 9
For more information: Phone: +41 (0)71 626 33 55 or see www.schlaraffia-messe.ch
What: Lucerne Classic Music Festival
Where: Luzern
When: March 8 - 16
For more information: Phone +41 (0) 41 226 44 00 or see www.lucernefestival.ch
Where: Snow & Symphony, Via Stredas 12, 7500 St. Moritz/ Engadin
What: Interlaken Classics - music festival
Where: Casino Kursaal, Strandbadstrasse 44, Interlaken
When: March 9 - 20
What: World Cup Skiing
Where: Crans-Montana
When: March 8 - 9
For more information: Phone +41 (0)27 485 04 04 or see http://www.skiwc-cransmontana.ch
What: Wilson Badminton Swiss Open
Where: St Jakobshalle, Basel
When: March 11 - 16
For more information: www.swissopen.com
What: Skicross Weltcup
Where: Firstbahn AG, Grindelwald
When: March 4 - 6
For more information: Phone: +41 (0)33 828 77 11 or see www.jungfraubahn.ch
Anna Tuson - Expatica 2008
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