Fribourg's cultural, artistic and night life has developed mainly thanks to student participation. A bilingual university town, Fribourg has always maintained training as a priority issue.
"I like it (here)", declared Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to his mother while he was studying in Fribourg during the First World War. The author of "The Little Prince" actively practised bilingualism and this experience was to mark his life.
The multilingual dimension is deeply rooted in the everyday life of Fribourg's inhabitants, particularly in university life. Dynamic elements of the town, students participate actively in the many cultural and folk events. The best demonstration is the famous Saint Nicholas celebration, during which a student from the Collège Saint-Michel is responsible for representing the Patron Saint. His eagerly awaited speech is an opportunity to aim a few satirical arrows at local public figures.
The multilingual dimension is deeply rooted in the everyday life of Fribourg's inhabitants, particularly in university life. Dynamic elements of the town, students participate actively in the many cultural and folk events. The best demonstration is the famous Saint Nicholas celebration, during which a student from the Collège Saint-Michel is responsible for representing the Patron Saint. His eagerly awaited speech is an opportunity to aim a few satirical arrows at local public figures.
