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Denmark Gears Up to Host the Eurovision Song Contest 2014

For the third time, Denmark will host the prestigious Eurovision Song Contest for this year 2014. Two semi-final events have been scheduled for May 6 and 8, respectively. The finals is set to happen on May 10. Choice for the hosting country follows the tradition of winning countries acting as host for the next year’s event. Emmelie de Forrest who sang “Only Teardrops” brought home the top award for Denmark in 2013. […]

The Index Award of Denmark: Recognizing Designs that Improve Life

Craig Hewitt

The Index Award which is given biennially, is an offshoot of the works of a non-profit organization called Index that seeks to promote designs that improve quality of life. It is commendable that the products of this initiative is not only meant for local consumption in Denmark but also to serve the needs of other countries, whether developed or developing. This initiative does not come as a surprise since Danish design has long been recognized around the world for its simplicity and functionality. […]

Carl Th. Dreyer – The Tyrannical Dane

Craig Hewitt

Denmark has produced one of the greatest cinema directors of all time. Like many personalities who have rose to claim their brilliance from a difficult origin, so did Carl Theodor Dreyer who was more commonly known as Carl Th. Dreyer. He was born an illegitimate child who eventually lived with adoptive parents. They were said to be emotionally distant from him and remained so all throughout up until he voluntarily left home at the age of sixteen. […]

The Spire of the Church of Our Saviour

Craig Hewitt

The baroque-styled Church of Our Saviour in Copenhagen, Denmark is especially famous for its corkscrew spire that features an external winding staircase that reaches to the top. The completion of this church took quite some time. Construction started in 1682 but it was only inaugurated 14 years later. Even with its inauguration, there were still temporary components of the church including its altar. The spire as now seen did not exist yet during the inauguration. […]

How Defeat in War Encouraged Interest in Sports

Craig Hewitt

Tracing the history of the great interest of Danes in sports will reveal an interesting story behind it. Apparently, defeat in the Danish-Prussian War of 1863-64 encouraged the start of what is now termed a sthe extraordinary interest of Danes in sports and recreation. What started as training in small arms and physical readiness became the foundation of programs leading to sports excellence. […]

The Pantomimeteateret: A Venue for Pantomime and Dance

Craig Hewitt

Denmark has its own pantomime theater courtesy of the Pantomimeteateret. Functioning primarily as a theater showcasing the classical commedia dell’arte tradition, ballet and modern dance have also found a fitting venue in it. It is an open-aire theater located inside the famous Tivoli Gardens, one of the most visited attractions of Denmark. […]

The Elderflower Drink of Denmark

Craig Hewitt

The elderflower drink has always been popular in Denmark. This popularity comes naturally since elderberry bushes can be found almost anywhere in Denmark. Though commercial versions are already available, nothing is quite like homemade elderflower drink or syrup. The cream-colored flowers are not only very pretty to look at but also make a delightful drink when collected fresh and before having a trace of bitterness. […]

Why Foreign Businesses Should Invest in Denmark

Craig Hewitt

Spotting a potential market is not the only reason why foreign businesses would decide to invest in one country. In Denmark, there are a lot of reasons why this would happen. The reasons are not by accident but rather the result of concerted efforts to make it so. According to The Economist, the Nordic countries are the best governed in the world. Denmark specifically is seen as the country with the most business friendly climate in Europe as well as having the most commercial success on record. […]

Mini-Breaks in Lalandia

Craig Hewitt

Mini-breaks are just what most stressed individuals and families need during this time where everything and everyone seems to be in a hurry. When long vacations are out of the question, short ones will do. Sometimes, all it needs to bring back the lively feeling is a little rest and recreation with the family. […]

The Danish Rye Bread Known as Rugbrød

Craig Hewitt

Most countries will have some food staples automatically associated with it. Denmark has one such food known as the rugbrød which is essentially the danish rye bread. Although it can come in various shapes and sizes, its most common form is a brown rectangular piece of bread based on sourdough. […]