Landsgemeinde

Have you ever in an election voted openly in front of all other members of your community? Well that is how direct democracy works in Appenzell Innerrhoden where twice per year at the Landsgemeinde all citizens eligible to vote gather in a square to (by show of hands) cast their vote. Very fascinating and a huge magnet for tourist. Hence we had to squeeze a bit as we tried to get a glimpse of the proceedings.

At 11:00 sharp it started, with a march of dignitaries to the square, led by a marching-band.

The voters waited respectfully
After the march there was a (too?) long swearing in ceremony
Then the voting begins!
How to best have an "after party" once the voting is over? The Swiss buy sausages and so did we.