Mysterious Survey: For every second person, fireworks are part of the national holiday

According to a survey, fireworks are part of the national holiday for half of the Swiss population. Only around a third are against fireworks. However, a majority are against private individuals setting off fireworks on August 1.

Fireworks were particularly popular in French-speaking Switzerland, according to a representative survey published on Thursday by the Yougov Institute. There, 70 percent were in favor of fireworks on August 1. In Ticino, the figure was 59 percent, and in German-speaking Switzerland only 43 percent.

One in five people plan to set off rockets, volcanoes or firecrackers next August 1. The younger the respondents, the higher their support for private fireworks displays.

For many, fireworks from the community or organizers are part of the tradition, create a communal experience with family and friends and create a festive atmosphere. According to the survey conducted at the beginning of July, those who reject fireworks do so primarily because of the pollution, the impact on animals and the risk of injury.