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Exponents of the Alpenhorn
by Maryimelda
One of the most famous Swiss customs is the playing of the Alpenhorn. The origins of this wonderful instrument are not really known, but it was once used as a means of calling in the cows for milking. I would imagine that the principle of playing the Alpenhorn is similar to that used Down Under when playing the Didgeridoo (although the end product is quite different.)
I was lucky to find these two guys playing outside of the Catholic Church in the main square in Zermatt late one afternoon.
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