In Urnäsch, in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes, a colourful tradition continues to be practiced on the last day of the year. Strangely clad figures with elaborate masks and noisy bells move from house to house, in a bid to drive away evil spirits. (The Mysterious Switzerland series is produced by SRG SSR idée suisse.
In Urnäsch, in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes, a colourful tradition continues to be practiced on the last day of the year. Strangely clad figures with elaborate masks and noisy bells move from house to house, in a bid to drive away evil spirits. (The Mysterious Switzerland series is produced by SRG SSR idée suisse.)