Genferei, The Return (With a Notable Absence)

After a six-year hiatus, the "Prix de la Genferei d'or" has made its comeback, returning Thursday evening aboard the Bateau Genève. This event, organized by the Geneva Journalists Association, aims to revive a tradition of recognizing the "finest Genevan act" of the year, described as "delightfully grotesque."

The award ceremony took place on the stationary Bateau Genève, a CGN boat docked permanently before the Jardin Anglais, which the author likens to an allegory. The presenter and producer of the show "Infrarouge" hosted the event, bringing his characteristic wit and philosophical touch to the proceedings.

While the article acknowledges that some readers might have missed the event due to other significant news, such as the "Johan Manzambi" situation, it emphasizes that the revival of the Genferei deserves attention. The motivation behind its return is attributed to a perceived "abundance of material" for the award.

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