Kurds and their friends gathered at Bahnhofplatz to attend the event organized by the Democratic Kurdish Community Center (CDK) in Chur and marched to Fontana Park.

The march ended with a rally. The people held a minute's silence in memory of the martyrs of the Kurdistan Freedom Struggle in the person of those who lost their lives in the 6 February Maraş-centered earthquake and the leaders of the Newroz resistance.

Then the Newroz fire was lit by peace mothers. Afterwards, Zahit Yalun made a short speech on behalf of CDK Chur.

Yalun said that they dedicate this year's Newroz to those who lost their lives in the Maraş-centered earthquake, and added: “We lit the first fire of Newroz in Switzerland. Newroz is the symbol of resistance for us.”

Referring to the absolute isolation imposed on Kurdish people's Leader Abdullah Öcalan, Yalun said: “We will liberate our Leader by continuing to protect the resistance spirit of Newroz. 2023 will be the year of freedom for the Kurdish people, Kurdistan and our Leader.”

The event ended with a call for participation to the Newroz festival to be celebrated in Friborg on 18 March.