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Yodelers Cool Off in Basel Fountains | Tulsa News
Switzerland’s yodeling festival in Basel turned into a splashy spectacle as record-breaking heat forced performers to cool off in city fountains—marking the first event since 1924 and UNESCO’s official recognition of yodeling as global heritage. With 12,000 musicians and 200,000 fans in traditional Alpine gear battling 100°F temps, the festival’s iconic alphorns (some over 3 meters long) and flag-throwing contests kept spirits high. Seamstresses stood by for costume fixes, while tractors rolled through the closing parade—proving that even in scorching heat, Swiss yodeling’s soul stays cool…
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