Culture

  • Halloween in Denmark: A survival guide for the international community

    Halloween in Denmark: A survival guide for the international community

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    In the last years, a staple in American and British family life has been introduced to a whole new generation of Danish younglings. Yet, the old Celtic holiday is not an official holiday in the Danish calendar: kids go to school, students attend university, and adults go to work, as is the case on November 1st

  • Farewell to one of Denmark’s most beloved actors

    Farewell to one of Denmark’s most beloved actors

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    Ulf Pilgaard passed away at the age of 83. For over 40 years, he was one of Denmark’s most beloved actors. During his impression of Queen Margrethe II on stage, he received a visit from the queen herself. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Denmark has lost “one of the big stars from the Danish cultural scene.”

  • Bestselling author of ‘The Year of Living Danishly’ Helen Russell on why she moved back to the UK after 12 years

    Bestselling author of ‘The Year of Living Danishly’ Helen Russell on why she moved back to the UK after 12 years

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    Christina Kronback

    After more than a decade living in Denmark, Russell shares why she made the move, how she’s coping, what she already misses, and the exciting new projects she’s working on. “It’s been a very tough decision. I love Denmark, and it will always hold a special place in my heart,” she says.

  • October 12: Spain’s National Day and a 172 year old war with Denmark

    October 12: Spain’s National Day and a 172 year old war with Denmark

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    Christina Kronback

    Spain’s National Day, celebrated on 12th October, marks a significant event in world history: the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus in 1492. Known in Spain as Fiesta Nacional de España, the day celebrates Spanish heritage, unity, and its influence in international communities.

  • Lots to see Friday on Culture Night in Copenhagen

    Lots to see Friday on Culture Night in Copenhagen

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    The Copenhagen Post

    More than 200 museums, theatres, libraries, churches, ministries across the city welcome Copenhagen’s biggest annual one-day event. It provides a unique chance to see places otherwise inaccessible to the public.

  • Photo story: Slow travel in Copenhagen

    Photo story: Slow travel in Copenhagen

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    Gavin Guidry

    When people asked what we loved so much about Copenhagen, it was honestly hard to point out anything specific. Everything we did and experienced, whether it was strolling through The King’s Garden, floating down Nyhavn Harbor, or scouring neighborhoods for yet another bakery, felt almost ordinary. So what made this so different?

  • 3 Oct: Celebrating unity on Germany’s national day

    3 Oct: Celebrating unity on Germany’s national day

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    Christina Kronback

    Germany’s National Day, also known as The Day of German Unity, takes place every year on 3rd of October. This day marks the reunification of East and West Germany back in 1990, putting an end to the decades-long division that began after the Second World War.

  • Danish-Armenian history on Armenia’s National Day

    Danish-Armenian history on Armenia’s National Day

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    Christina Kronback

    Armenia celebrates its National Day on September 21, marking its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Dive into the day’s political and social meaning, and learn how Armenian and Danish history intersect,

  • How a German influencer made Copenhagen her home

    How a German influencer made Copenhagen her home

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    Clara Meyer

    In 2023, 24-year-old German lifestyle influencer Meike Giessler came to Copenhagen to look for a better life after travelling extensively and feeling “stuck” in her hometown in Germany. Here, she discusses building an influencer business, dating and finding love in Denmark, language-learning, and why Copenhagen holds so much appeal.

  • Stolpersteine: The citizens’ art initiative commemorating WW2 courage in Copenhagen

    Stolpersteine: The citizens’ art initiative commemorating WW2 courage in Copenhagen

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    Christina Kronback

    September 19 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of a mass deportation of Danish policemen to concentration camps by Nazi soldiers. A citizens’ memorial project is keeping their courage alive through urban art in Copenhagen.

  • Celebrate Mexico’s National Day in Copenhagen

    Celebrate Mexico’s National Day in Copenhagen

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    Christina Kronback

    Mexico’s National Day is on 16 September, but begins on the evening of 15 September. Read about the traditional celebrations and find resources for Mexican networks and events in Denmark.

  • A celebration of Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen

    A celebration of Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen

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    Christoffer Christensen

    Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival, now in its third year, aims to bridge Danish and Hong Kong culture through film.