Musicians flock to Switzerland's annual Alpenhorn festival

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Hundreds of talented musicians gather in the Swiss Alps every July for the annual Alpenhorn festival. Although the origin of the instrument is unknown, the large horn has become a staple of Swiss culture. The cornerstone of the three-day event is an ensemble played by the 400-plus attendees. Take a look above at the incredible photos of the event taken by photographer David Azia.

Thousands Gather at High Altitude for World's Largest Alphorn Festival
Thousands Gather at High Altitude for World's Largest Alphorn Festival

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