Out and About: Embracing the culture scene in Østerbro and further afield

Dave Smith

Over 600 Copenhageners descended on Østerbrohuset on Århusgade to attend the Culture Østerbro Fair on Sunday to learn more about the cultural, sporting, municipal and vocational opportunities available to them in the capital.

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(Photo: Vartan Epremian)

Primarily aimed at the family of newly-arrived internationals, the event attracted a wide mixture of different people: young, old, passers-by escaping the glorious sunshine outside for a moment, Danes and foreigners.

(Photo: Vartan Epremian)
(Photo: Vartan Epremian)

Over 40 different organisations attended, setting up stands to show off their wares, and most visitors left with either a new sports club membership, crucial information about their local library or a brand new hobby.

Meanwhile, there was plenty of entertainment for the children, including magicians play areas, and a chance to try out sports.

“There was a really good atmosphere,” enthused Tanja Larsen, one of the co-organisers.

(Photo: Vartan Epremian)
(Photo: Vartan Epremian)

“It was an easy-going day on which a lot of people met up, made new friends and learned more about the very broad culture scene in Østerbro and Copenhagen. And then it ended with hugs and smiles.”

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