Folk music
Half a million Swiss people sang, danced or made music in a wide variety of folk formations in 2002. The musical programme at Expo.02 was broad and provided as complete an overview as possible of Switzerland's musical heritage. Regional musical traditions were the starting point for new developments in folk music. Without denying their origins, numerous groups were travelling new paths in this field. They also received a great deal of attention during the national exhibition. Expo.02 promoted an examination of the cultural and social significance of folk music and its performers in Switzerland.
