Closing Day

Complemented by artistic contributions and speeches, the official ceremony was organised in the best possible way. It was broadcast by the first three national television stations and brought Expo.02 to a sober yet moving close. Four personalities took the floor:

  • Nelly Wenger, President of the General Management of Expo.02
  • Franz Steinegger, President of the Expo.02 Steering Committee
  • Francis Matthey, President of the General Assembly of Expo.02
  • Pascal Couchepin, Federal Councillor and Head of the Department of Finance

All the Arteplages were venues for a wide variety of artistic performances, both during the day and at night. Music was the most important element. Concerts of various genres were performed on all stages and in public spaces. Towards the evening (17:00), Guggenmusik bands, steel bands etc. performed, underlining the festive nature of this 20th October. The big Charivari took place on all four Arteplages. It led the public to the official closing announcements, which were organised at each location together with the Expo.02 cities. Before the celebrations took over for the night, a huge fireworks display lit up the sky above the four Arteplages.