“We knew that the Brandons were important to Payerne and I am the first to play it sometimes, but this surge of solidarity is heart-warming. It’s a real relief that already announces that there will be a 2021 edition. ” Chairman of the Mask Committee (CDM), organizer of the Brandons de Payerne, Sylvain Hostettler is amazed at the momentum of solidarity which the demonstration benefited from. “The Brandons will rise. As soon as possible … but no later than February 19-22, 2021. The Brandons will survive. Better, they will live! ”, communicates the CDM, Tuesday.
As a reminder, on February 28, Payerne was ready to celebrate the end of winter with four days in confetti, when Federal Councilor Alain Berset announced the cancellation of all gatherings of more than 1,000 people due to the fight against coronavirus. When everything was ready, the organizers were forced to cancel everything a few hours before the festivities. “We had ordered a mapping on the abbey church to celebrate our 125th anniversary, the canteen was set up and the decorations of the Halle des Fêtes installed. Assuming all of our invoices was a non-negotiable element in our eyes, ”continues the president.
Salt bill
But the bill promised to be in the order of 150,000 francs for an event, the last editions of which had suffered from delicate weather and therefore limited revenue during the procession. A support subscription was launched in the process and the party guests had until the end of March to request reimbursement of their service.
“This coronavirus is a test. Some may have already lost a relative or loved one and people’s health must take precedence ”
Finally, more than 350 people, companies, carnivals, shops or service clubs put their hands in their pockets to collect more than 50,000 francs. As for meals, more than 1,000 will not be reimbursed, including 85% of participants in the costume opening night on Friday. In its press release, the CDM also thanks the mistresses, the authorities, the sponsors or the numerous volunteers announced as soon as the ax fell.
It remains to be seen when the Payernois can attend the processions planned for this edition. The HOM hoped to be able to organize student and float parades by summer. It seems compromised. “This coronavirus is a test. Some may have already lost a relative or loved one, and people’s health must take precedence. We did just by canceling the demonstration, we don’t want to make it wrong later, ”concludes“ Vinvin ”.
Created: 07.04.2020, 2:28 p.m.
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