The Swiss National Day took place on 01.08.2002 on the Arteplage Neuchâtel (SUI) during the Swiss National Exposition, Expo.02.

The programmation of the sites and public places highlighted the importance of the cultural contribution of the foreign population and the various traditional styles of music in the country. Each site had its own theme: foreign cultures on the Arteplage Neuchâtel. The program included major international and national names as well as numerous new discoveries. 

> Scène de la Passerelle: Arte Flamenco (SUI)
> Grande Scène: Gil Félix - musique brésilienne (BRA)
> Scène de la Passerelle: Ahmad Mohammad et le Safar Ensemble (SUI)
> Grande Scène: Sonalp (SUI)
> Scène de la Passerelle: Fanfare du Loup (SUI)
> Grande Scène: Official part
> Grande Scène: Touré Kunda (SEN)

Myriam Neuhaus was working for Expo.02 as Press Officer at the directorate events. She was taking care of the German and Italian speaking medias.
Ralph Ammann was Head of Events Arteplage Neuchâtel and, until 2001, Manager of Logistics for the directorate events during the preparation phase of Expo.02.