The House of Switzerland is the official guesthouse of the Swiss Confederation, which is built, furnished and operated for the duration of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. It is the official meeting point of the Swiss Olympic Team and the venue for the official medal celebrations of the Swiss medalists.[1]
History
editThe tradition of the House of Switzerland goes back to 1998, when the House of Switzerland was first built for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, operated by the Swiss Olympic Association. The idea was to create a meeting point for the Swiss Olympic Team as well as the official Swiss delegations, but also for fans traveling from Switzerland. Over time, the House of Switzerland developed into a platform for Swiss public diplomacy.[1]
Project management
editSince the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the House of Switzerland has been under the project management of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). Within the FDFA, Presence Switzerland is responsible for the planning, implementation and execution of the concept for the House of Switzerland.[2]
References
editContent in this edit is translated from the existing German Wikipedia article at de:House of Switzerland; see its history for attribution.
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