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| Swedish National Day 6 June (Nationaldagen) |
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When:
Jun 6 , 2012
Where: Skansen open museum, Stockholm, Sweden
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Every year since 1893, Sweden celebrates its national holiday. The holiday which is celebrated on June 6th indicates two important national events. The first is the crowning of the king Gustav Vasa on June 6th 1523 and the second is the day when the Swedish constitute was agreed upon on June 6th 1809. Thousands locals and tourists attend the celebrations that take place on the open Museum, Skansen (it is recommended to make a room reservation in advance). Over the years it was known as National Flag Day but in time it became a public holiday. The kingdom family participates in the holiday's traditional parade through the city streets toward Skansen. In the museum, flag ceremony take place as well as shows of singing, playing wind instruments bands and folklore bands. Even this is an event of national and local characters; its beauty and the hospitality of Stockholm's residents make the festival an unforgettable experience for the tourists.
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Swedish National Day 6 June (Nationaldagen)
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Event related information:
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Skansen
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Contact:
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info@skansen.se
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The Skansen Foundation
Djurgardsslatten 49-51
P O Box 27807
SE-115 93 STOCKHOLM
Phone: + 46 8 442 80 00
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Various |
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Sweden -
background and overview:
A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements was challenged in the 1990s by high unemployment and in 2000-02 by the global economic downturn, but fiscal discipline over the past several years has allowed the country to weather economic vagaries. Indecision over the country's role in the political and economic integration of Europe delayed Sweden's entry into the EU until 1995, and waived the introduction of the euro in 1999.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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Sweden details
Location: Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak, between Finland and Norway. |
Languages:
Swedish, small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities. |
Climate:
Temperate in south with cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers; subarctic in north. |
Capital:
Stockholm |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 - (Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Swedish krona (SEK) |
Call Code:
+46 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Stockholm Visitors Board AB Kungsgatan 37, Box 7542, SE-103 93 Stockholm, Tel: 08-789 24 00, Fax: 08-789 24 50, |
Tourist website:
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