Berne hosts cultural celebration

Berne got a taste of what to expect when fans from the Netherlands, France, Italy and Romania arrive, thanks to a cultural presentation in the city.


National specialities
Emissaries from all four countries came to the Swiss capital to showcase their culture, with Bernese natives being treated to displays of Italian flag-waving, Romanian wind instruments, French wines and Dutch clogs. Organisers say the event helped contribute to the spirit of international understanding ahead of the city's opening UEFA EURO 2008™ game, between the Netherlands and Italy on 9 June.