The Banque Cantonale de Fribourg Foundation
The Banque Cantonale de Fribourg Foundation, with a capital of 2,25 million francs, was created on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the BCF in 1992. The purpose of the BCF Foundation is to promote the achievementand development of cultural, artistic and scientific activities and events. Since its creation, more than one million Swiss francs have been invested in a variety of large-scale projects.
Recent projects that have received support from the Foundation are presented on the BCF website. The criteria for granting a donation and an electronic application form are also available on the website.
Junges Theater Kerzers
«Buntspecht» (green woodpecker) is an original stage play entirely created, staged and performed by the «Junges Theater Kerzers» theatre troupe, composed of young people aged 9 to 13 from the Chiètres region. The play addressed several issues that affect children, such as living together, sharing and loving others. This project provided a fun way for the young troupe members to develop personal skills, such as autonomy and accountability, self-confidence, spontaneity and creativity, as well as social skills, including living together, team spirit, perseverance, assertiveness and conflict management. All three performances held at the Kulturkeller Gerbestock Kerzers cultural center at the end of September 2023 were a great success.
40 years of Fri-Son
Fri-Son is an emblematic venue of Fribourg’s musical culture with a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of the Canton. The club’s 40th anniversary was celebrated in style with a major musical weekend in September 2023. Under the motto «Viertante Quarzig,» 23 bands, 85 artists and almost 5,000 visitors celebrated the longevity of Fri-Son. Fri-Son featured a number of memorable concerts in 2023 with musical diversity that catered to all tastes and inspired all generations.