Kungsträdgarden in Stockholm is the ideal venue for music festivals in summer.
Kungsträdgarden, Swedish for King’s Garden, is a public park in the center of Stockholm. In former times, it was the castle garden of the Renaissance castle Makalös, which burned down. After its opening for the general public, the park was redesigned. Today it is a popular meeting point.
To the east runs an avenue with many restaurants, cafes or small sales stands. In the shade of the canopy of trees, you can relax and explore the terrain.
A big lawn where one sits or lies in groups together is in the south. Behind you find again a cafe. From here you have a nice view of the castle in Stockholm. In the middle of the grounds is the stage and in the north a small lake and a restaurant with a dance hall. On the eastern side, you can watch the games of the chess players.
5 Folk Festival
During our visit in 2016, we happen to pass by chance and had no idea what is happening here. The organizer sees our camera and inquires for what purpose we film here. After explaining it to her, she gives us a program.
The 5 Folk Festival is annually on two days in July, with one week between. The intention of the festival is to familiarize the people with the culture and customs of the national minorities in Sweden. The focus is on Sami, Sweden Finns, Roma, Jews, and Tornedalians.
Different musical presentations take place on a big stage. But there are also countless entertainment possibilities for people of all ages.
We arrived at the sound check.
Then comes a part which is really great. Natti Alenius a well-known and acknowledged dance teacher and choreographer gives an introduction into the Tango dance. Young and older people like to take the offer and learn to dance the tango in a short time.
Afterward, Gabriela Gutarra instructs in flamenco dance.
We liked the very family-friendly approach of the people among each other. People of all ages are not afraid to practice something in public.
During our stay in Sweden, we also want to find out what dealing with foreigners and refugees is like. On the surface, there is no difference between locals and strangers. In contrary, we even noticed that there are many couples with different skin color.
But, of course, we have heard that there is also a problem with right-wing populations in Sweden, thus we ask consciously. In the dialogue, one told us that there are problems. These start already with the job search if you do not have a Swedish name.
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But on this evenings, we prefer to enjoy the music and the pleasant atmosphere and do not let any gloomy thoughts approach us. The festival has achieved the goal, of meeting and interacting with the different cultures living in Sweden for centuries.
Putte i Parken
As we approach the Kungsträdgarden the following weekend, we hear the music.
This time, the Putte i Parken, a free music festival takes place. The festival was founded in Karlskoga in 2008 and is held annually in different cities in Sweden.
Well-known artists entertain the audience. But also for food and drink is not missing.
A wonderful music festival to enjoy the weekend in the city. Old and young have fun.
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