The poor weather over the weekend didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those at the Fete de la Musique in Geneva.
The city’s cultural office says the crowd had a great time and the musicians stepped up in conditions which were not easy at times.
The workshops on Saturday and Sunday mornings were very well attended and they could be expanded for next year.
The city estimates around 150,000 enjoyed the event.
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