The Festival runs from Monday August 28 to Saturday September 2 in Geneva. This year, the organizing committee wanted to define a more collaborative program, giving the 130 member associations back the power to organize conferences and workshops.
The committee has also launched a project with the Canton of Geneva to involve children in creative activities over the summer, the fruits of which will be presented at the Village on Saturday.
On Wednesday August 30 at the Jardins de la Jonction, a special textile-themed event will take place. You’ll find a barter, a garment darning workshop, the Patagonia garment repair truck and other activities.
For Saturday at Parc des Bastions, the organization has also been rethought, and the Village will be divided into 6 themed areas to facilitate synergies between member associations and make the Alternatives Village more user-friendly.
Another new activity for families will take place on Sunday September 3 at the Musée d’Ethnographie in Geneva, with guided tours of the exhibitions.
