JEMA in Switzerland - Public enthusiasm for craftsmen

The 7th edition of the European Days of Crafts (JEMA) in Switzerland met its public with the mobilization of nearly 13,000 visitors in the five cantons who took part in the event this year.

The 7th edition of the European Days of Crafts (JEMA) in Switzerland met its public with the mobilization of nearly 15,000 visitors in the five cantons who took part in the event this year. More than 200 places made it possible to discover a wide range of crafts practiced in Switzerland. The Days took place from April 20 to 22 in the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Jura and – for the first time – Valais and Ticino.

"Given the enthusiasm of the public and the exceptional mobilization of craftsmen proud to share their passions, the JEMAs are asserting themselves - throughout the country - as THE unmissable event for Swiss know-how. , an essential component of the Swiss economic fabric. rejoices Sami Kanaan, president of the Swiss Association of Crafts (ASMA).

The JEMA 2018 in figures in the five cantons

Nearly 15,000 visitors - 200 free meeting proposals - 350 craftsmen and apprentices - 9 vocational schools - 9 museums - 7 theaters - 7 exhibitions - 1 opera.

The organizers of the event are delighted with the welcome given to these Days and warmly thank all the craftsmen for their generosity, the visitors for their curiosity and their enthusiasm as well as the national and cantonal partners, without whose support nothing would not be possible.

Various shapes

Visits to private workshops, demonstrations, conferences, participatory workshops, exhibitions, journeys between different places or groups of craftsmen on the same site, were all ways to discover or rediscover trades that were sometimes little known but fascinating.

Futures in transmission

Entitled "Futures in transmission", this edition wanted to create triggers and encourage vocations towards professions which knew how to reinvent themselves by perpetuating themselves, professions which carry within them a new economy of intelligence and value. The Swiss public has shown its interest in the richness of these professional activities, between traditional know-how and new technologies. For the past month, the media have echoed the public’s enthusiasm for these professions at the crossroads of culture, economy, heritage and creation. Many quality interviews and portraits have highlighted these passionate professionals, their backgrounds and their knowledge. (Press review: https://metiersdart.ch/fr_CH/actualites)

The objectives of the JEMAs

promote professionals exercising a profession of art at a high level;
promote crafts and the transmission of know-how;
promote the emergence of the next generation by encouraging young vocations;
encourage a sustainable economic dynamic as well as a local social bond.