Our inaugural festival in 2019, themed Swiss Design, was a week-long celebration featuring the exhibition ‘Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship by ECAL’ at the National Design Center and a masterclass by the Swiss architect Mario Botta at SUTD. Culinary adventures and nature explorations,such as the Bukit Timah Hill Nature Trail in collaboration with Switzerland Tourism, set a precedent for a festival that celebrates both the intellect and the senses.
In 2022, the Swiss Weeks evolved into a two-month celebration with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The
festival programme kicked off with the screening of ‘Heidi’ at Gardens by the Bay,featuring a mix of exhibitions, talks, workshops, a concert by Tabitha Nauser,Swiss culinary delights, and a wine masterclass by Swiss-Singaporean winemaker Isabella Kellenberger. Notable events included the exhibition "Can Tech Save the World and Art Heal It?" in collaboration with techart platform Befantastic.in at the Singapore Sustainable Gallery, and the exhibition ‘Le Concours Suisse’ at TB80, showcasing Swiss architectural competitions.Activities also encompassed a Bernina embroidery workshop, a Swiss Spring Market, interactions with the Swiss Association, a Swiss Shooting Medals exhibition at the Swiss Club, an open day at the Swiss School, and a sustainable solutions conference by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce. The centrepiece was the +Pavilion exhibition,showcasing innovative and sustainable designs, building materials and solutions. Inaugurated on May26, it was on display at Marina Barrage until early August.
