19 Apr 2024
Community
Community Culture Expat Traditions

Celebrating Polish Midsummer in Stockholm: A Vibrant Fusion of Cultures

The picturesque Sjöhistoriska Museum Park came alive with a fantastic celebration as people from various backgrounds gathered to embrace the magic of Midsummer. This annual event aims to integrate the Polish community in Sweden, while also promoting Polish culture to a global audience. With free entry, everyone was welcome to partake in this cultural extravaganza. […]

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Art Community

Art and Charity meet AT Six

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of elegance, philanthropy, and inspiration at the upcoming Charity Art Auction in Stockholm. Hosted at the prestigious Hotel At Six on the 10th of June, this event promises to be a celebration of art and social responsibility. By investing in the unique and one-of-a-kind framed paintings by the French […]

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Community Swedish Culture Tourist Information What's on: Stockholm

Valborg – Sweden’s Bonfire Night

There is nothing that says spring in Sweden better than a good old bonfire and a men’s choir! Don’t miss the annual gatherings at Valborgsmässoafton (Walpurgis night)! RELATED POST: FIND OUT WHAT STOCKHOLMERS SAY ABOUT VALBORG! Tradition Every year on the 30th of April Sweden is set ablaze in revelry of the emerging spring. The celebration known […]

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Networking Your New City

Why some people find it hard to make friends in Sweden and what to do about it

When you went to school growing up, you probably found that making friends felt natural as you had many repeated organic interactions. This is how people establish many of their friendships. Moving to a new country or city as an adult, you may find that you meet people who already have their set quota of […]

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Tourist Information Travel Uncategorized What's on: Stockholm

6 Best Places to Visit in Stockholm for Christmas

Stockholm is a great city to visit during Christmas time. With its picturesque cobbled streets, traditional Swedish architecture, and twinkling lights from the Christmas markets, Stockholm can be an enchanting place to explore around the holidays. Stockholm has something for everyone this season, from beautiful churches to festive events and activities. If you’re looking for […]

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Networking Theatre

Improv(e) your life

Per Gottfredson spent over 3 decades performing and teaching. He’s one of the founders and directors of Stockholms Improvisationsteater, located in the heart of the city. He runs a very special place – a theater where everyone can become a performer. That’s the beauty of improv – spontaneous ensemble theater. Today we are talking about all […]

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Extraordinary Expats Uncategorized

Raoul Wallenberg – The Rescuer

Working on a documentary film The Rescuers about Raoul Wallenberg gave me a great opportunity to meet a  lot of interesting people last summer. The director Michael King and his crew came from LA and Israel to meet and interview survivors, who were rescued from the Nazis. This is how I came to know the […]

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Community Expat Traditions

In Pictures: Hearts on Fire at Shockholm

The Shockholm Halloween Parade was held at Medborgarplatsen this year (very much hoping for a return to Kungsträdgården next year) and the rain put a bit of damper on the celebrations, but the festivities went on with the Kostume Kontest and the parade itself, as well as some show numbers. As always, the event gave […]

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Community Expat Traditions

Getting in the Halloween mood with Shockholm

The Shockholm Halloween parade is taking place once again on the 5th of November. This time it will be held at Medborgarplatsen, and the event will start from 4pm. The costume contest participants will be presented at 5pm and the parade will start at 6pm. Winners are to be presented at 7pm. We went to […]

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Community Sustainable

Micro-farms of the future

How do we imagine a sustainable future? And what are we doing in order to help the world become a better place? I stepped into the world of people who see and build a different way of living and working. Stina, tell me about this concept idea that you and your companions have developed. Imagine […]

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