Swedens National day.
Picture taken a few years ago. People gathered for a picnic in beautiful Hagaparken and got a free Concert. I didn't stay long enough to pay attention.
Opposite Norway that celebrate their National Day like it was their last moment on Earth, Swedes hardly celebrate it. A few Royals show up somewhere, I din't know where. Some people walk with a flag, not that many. The immigrant's that get their Swedish citizenship attend a ceremony in some official building.
The flag waving is not a very Swedish thing unless you get into a crowded sports arena.
Why are Swedes so mellow about their National day you might ask?
We celebrate a happening that took place 499 years ago. A long time ago, when Sweden finally broke free from the middle ages and went into the Renaissance era.
Opposite Norway that celebrate their National Day like it was their last moment on Earth, Swedes hardly celebrate it. A few Royals show up somewhere, I din't know where. Some people walk with a flag, not that many. The immigrant's that get their Swedish citizenship attend a ceremony in some official building.
The flag waving is not a very Swedish thing unless you get into a crowded sports arena.
Why are Swedes so mellow about their National day you might ask?
We celebrate a happening that took place 499 years ago. A long time ago, when Sweden finally broke free from the middle ages and went into the Renaissance era.
When Swedens declared themself a sovereign country and breaking the Kalmar Union that we had with Denmark and Norway. No one I know was there to tell about it. Maybee we should be more "on" about the whole thing., but we're not. And the parading and flag waving, without someone use a ball and two nets, are not so fun.
When Swedens declared themself a sovereign country and breaking the Kalmar Union that we had with Denmark and Norway. When Swedens declared themself a sovereign country and breaking the Kalmar Union that we had with Denmark and Norway.
No one I know was there to tell about it. Maybee we should be more "on" about the whole thing., but we're not. And the parading and flag waving, without someone use a ball and two nets, are not so fun.
June 6 1523 is said to be the date. And I hope there will be a massive party next years as Sweden celebrate 500 consecutive years as a sovereign country.
There was a Sweden before that date. But a rather weak and unstable country with civil wars and power struggles.
June 6 1523 is said to be the date. And I hope there will be a massive party next years as Sweden celebrate 500 consecutive years as a sovereign country.
There was a Sweden before that date. But a rather weak and unstable country with civil wars and power struggles.
But the we might be in NATO, who knows?
And we might be celebrating the D day most of the Western World celebrates today.
Anyway, Most people might just have a relaxed day. Just having a day off.
And we might be celebrating the D day most of the Western World celebrates today.
Anyway, Most people might just have a relaxed day. Just having a day off.
Enjoying the sun that is up.
