In celebration of Emna Rumantscha, the Romansh language week, the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York is pleased to present a special online screening of NOT ME - A Journey with Not Vital (Switzerland, 2020, 78min). Director Pascal Hofmann follows the renowned, Romansh-speaking artist Not Vital as he traces his work from Sent in the Engadin Valley all the way to Beijing, Patagonia, Cairo, Niger, and New York. Register on Eventbrite to view the film for free anytime between Wednesday, Feb 23 at 12pm ET to Friday, Feb 25 at 12pm ET.
Image: © RECK Filmproduktion

Further your Romansh immersion with our new Spotify playlist featuring an array of contemporary Romansh musicians. Pick your favorite song from a variety of genres, from hip-hop to rock, while brushing up on your Romansh language skills.
Image: © Curdin Nicolay

Ambassador Börlin sat down with multifaceted artist Clarina Bezzola to talk about her work, the lasting impact her grandfather Reto Bezzola had on the Romansh language, and what she has in common with her ancestor.

Passion Fruit Dance Company, founded, directed and choreographed by Swiss-Haitian Tatiana Desardouin, performs an excerpt of Dance Within Your Dance at 92Y’s Kaufmann Concert Hall on February 24 at 8pm. The mission of the dance company is to promote the authenticity of street dance and clubbing styles, hip-hop and house cultures and their Black heritage, as well as explore different social problems through their dance pieces and artistic practices.
Image: © Loreto Jamlig

Guata Tag! My name is Dominik Hemmi. I spent the last six months as an intern in the Economic Affairs & Communications Section and explored the many facets of New York by foot – typically Swiss, one might say. On my regular walks after work from Midtown to Chinatown, I noticed many striking differences between the hustle and bustle of the city and the small hamlet of ten people near Sargans where I grew up. However, the picturesque sunrises and sunsets between the canyons of skyscrapers reminded me of a particular highlight of my home region, Martin's Hole. Twice a year (next time on March 13-14, 2022) the sun shines through this natural rock window located in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona. Check out the video and be sure to witness this unique spectacle on your next trip to the Swiss Alps!