The canton of Schwyz will be the official guest canton at the swearing-in ceremony of the papal Swiss Guard on May 6, 2014. A music corps and a choir from the canton will be part of the supporting program.
With the swearing-in ceremony for the new recruits on May 6, the Swiss Guard commemorates the Sacco di Roma, the sack of Rome on May 6, 1527, during which the Swiss Guard defended Pope Clement VII.
Since 2008, the Swiss Guard has chosen a guest canton for these celebrations every year. In 2014, this will be the canton of Schwyz, which will travel to Rome with an official delegation. The delegation will be led by the cantonal government, which will take part in the Sacco die Roma in corpore.
He will be accompanied by a music corps and a choir from the canton of Schwyz. Music societies and choirs interested in participating can apply to the cantonal government.
