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Evening Social Events
Saturday June 16, 18.00
The organizing committee invites all delegates to mingle together with colleges and friends at the Welcome reception, Malmö Opera
Sunday June 17, 17.00
Traditional Swedish midsummer celebration at Kulturens Östarp with dance around the Maypole. For more information about Midsummer, please see below. (Limited places)
Monday June 18, 19.30
Welcome to a memorable Gala dinner at Malmö Opera.
The renowned architect, Sigurd Lewerentz, together with his colleagues Erik Lallerstedt and David Heldén created one of the masterpieces of functionalist architecture. The foyer is considered of particular beauty, with its open surfaces and beautiful marble staircases and it is adorned with a number of works of art by artists such as Carl Milles and Isaac Grünewald. The building is an example of functionalism in the finest sense of the word and was registered with the National Trust in connection with the theatre’s 50th jubilee in 1994.
Tuesday June 19, 18.30
"Menu for the whole body"
A relaxing and revitalising evening with sauna, Spa, massage and skinny-dipping (if you dare?) in an old cultural environment by the sea in Malmö. Healthy and light refreshments will be served. (Limited places)
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Optional Activities Monday June 18 (15.00 )
Botanical Tour (Limited places)
Guided Botanical Tour together with Head Gardener John Taylor in "Malmö Castle Gardens - The jewel of Malmö's many parks" (Slottsträdgården). (one of the parks of Malmö). John will guide you through the garden and highlight unique flowers and plants. The tour ends at the garden café where homebaked cakes, buns and delicious sandwiches are being served. (Coffee break included)
Guided Tour in Malmö(Limited places)
Welcome to a tour through the fascinating history of old Malmo! Our guide, Jacques Schultze, will tell you stories that not even the people who live here know.
Why were we the worst witch-hunters in Denmark and what did we do to the poor women? What is haunting the old church at nights? Where did the Danish army Royal Guards try to take Malmo by storm during the siege of 1677? Why is the fountain in the main square in historybook of this town? All this and many more interesting, spooky, bloodcurdling and funny stories and anecdotes from the citys past will be revealed on our walk through the old center of town...''
(Coffee break included)
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Malmö in the Morning Tuesday June 19, 07.30-08.30
Bike ”tour”
with colleagues and friends
Go for a RUN with colleagues and friends
Go for a WALK with colleagues and friends
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Information from - www.sweden.se and www.sverigeturism.se
Midsummar
Midsummer Night is the lightest day of the year and was long considered a magical night, as it was the best time for telling people’s futures.
Maypoles and dancing
Midsummer is an occasion of large gatherings — and to be honest, many Swedes take advantage of it to fulfil their social obligations so that they can enjoy the rest of their holiday in peace. In many cases, whole families gather to celebrate this traditional high-point of the summer.
Swedes like the world to be well-ordered, so Midsummer Eve is always a Friday. People often begin the day by picking flowers and making wreaths to place on the maypole, which is a key component in the celebrations.
The maypole is raised in an open spot and traditional ring-dances ensue, to the delight of the children and some of the adults. Teenagers tend to stay out of it and wait for the evening’s more riotous entertainment.
It is a celebration that is dating back to the viking era. It was a fertility rite originally, where the may pole was a phallic symbol. It was hoped that this would help to give a good harvest in the autumn.