Switzerland Rich Culture and Traditions Hi friends, welcome to my new article about the culture and tradition of switzerland. The Switzerland's name originates from Schwyz, one of the three founder cantons. The name Helvetia derives from a Celtic tribe called Helvetians that settled in the region in the second century B.C. Switzerland is a patchwork of small regions that gradually joined the confederation not because of a shared identity but because the confederation appeared to guarantee their independence. The culture, customs and tradition differ in different region of the country. Below is the details about the people, cusine, festivals, language and overall culture and traditions of switzerland. Language : Switzerland is a federation of twenty-six states called cantons (six are considered half cantons). There are four linguistic regions: German-speaking (in the north, center, and east), French-speaking (in the west), Italian-speaking (in the south), and Roma