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How Carlsberg Yeast Forever Changed Danish Breweries

When Carlsberg was founded in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen, he himself probably didn’t have any idea what his company would do for the brewing industry of Denmark. His pioneering ways and adherence to quality resulted to the discovery of steam brewing and refrigeration techniques. But the one thing that would forever be identified with Carlsberg is the propagation of a single yeast strain that will forever change the way beers are made not only in the country but all over the world. […]

Matador – The Measure of All Danish TV Dramas

Craig Hewitt

Since the 1970s, TV Dramas have had the attention of the Danish audience. One in particular has been used as the standard of drama series – Matador. Thus, it was common for new drama series to be touted as the “New Matador” as they are shown. However, not one has yet come up to the challenge of displacing it from its honored place in television entertainment.
Matador was a TV series produced by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation which was formerly known as Danmarks Radio. It was shown between 1978 and 1981. It was directed by Erik Balling, a Danish filmmaker. […]

Where Do Vegetarians Eat in Denmark?

Craig Hewitt

Vegans and vegetarians may be entertaining second thoughts about visiting Denmark since the country is known for its cuisine and dishes that almost always contain meat. Unknown to many however, there are a lot of options that can satisfy food needs of people who would rather go without meat in their diet. Cafes and eateries catering to vegans and vegetarians now have considerable presence in Denmark, making it a lot easier to get one’s veggie fix without going through so much trouble. […]

Denmark – The Second Most Peaceful Country In the World

Craig Hewitt

As of the last ranking released for Global Peace Index, Denmark continues to show that there is much advantage in living in it, being the second most peaceful country in ther world after Iceland. This is quite an impressive rank in a list that includes at least 162 countries. Since this listing started in 2007, the lowest ranking attained by Denmark is 6th place which by any standards is still impressive.
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Danish Father’s Day

Craig Hewitt

While most of the world will be celebrating Father’s Day on June 15 this year, Denmark will celebrate it on June 5. It is only one of several countries who deviates from the more common observation date that happens on the 3rd Sunday of June as was started in the US. Apparently, the different date has something to do about failing to inform the public and press about the change of observation date. […]

What was the Danish Dynamite?

Craig Hewitt

When one hears the words “Danish Dynamite”, it will not be very easy to conclude in what area of Danish life it is related to. It was actually a name used to refer to the Danish national football team specifically under Coach Sepp Piontek. This was during their glory days from 1980 to 1990. […]

Indoor Handball – A Danish Creation

Craig Hewitt

The sport of handball has long been lorded over by European countries. This is true in its outdoor version and its indoor version as well. Denmark however holds the distinction of being the country where indoor handball originated. This fact is not very known especially since many associate the discovery of handball to Germany.This is probably because Germany has won in several handball competitions from the time they were organized. Historians however have found evidence that the sport has existed during the time of Ancient Greece. […]

Denmark’s Official Royal Porcelain Factory

Craig Hewitt

In every country, there are bound to be product brands, marks, and names that will not only come out as distinct on its own but also in its relation to the country. Denmark has such brands like these and most of those that are considered such likewise bear the royal seal of approval. One of these brands is Royal Copenhagen which is the official Royal Porcelain Factory. It is differentiated from the rest with its familiar three wavy lines which is said to represent Denmark’s three straits namely Øresund, the Great Belt, and the Little Belt. […]

The Most Beautiful Buildings of Denmark

Craig Hewitt

If there is anything that is worth seeing when visiting Denmark, it is those one-of-a-kind buildings that have certainly made being in the country more interesting. From the treasured old structures to the innovative and more recent building complexes built, imagination was clearly at play. Because how can such magnificent structures be realized if there was no effort to surpass what has already been seen by the human eye? […]

Housing Communities of Denmark

Craig Hewitt

Denmark started a housing community concept during the 1960s which is still being replicated today. It is not only happening in the country buit also in other countries notably the US, China, and several European countries. The main reason for developing such housing concept is the dissatisfaction with existing housing and communities then which were largely felt to have failed to provide the needs of inhabitants. […]