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2011-12-15. Published in Life in Gothenburg
City Beat: Musikhjälpen
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Have you been wondering what is happening on Gustav Adolf Square lately? Right now there is the charity project “Musikhjälpen” going on. The goal of Musikhjälpen is to collect money in order to support a certain project. This year’s theme is “Alla flickor har rätt att gå till skolan” which means “All girls have the right to attend school. All money will go to a project that helps to improve the situation for girls in Ethiopia.|
2011-12-12. Published in Life in Gothenburg
Special: Lucia Day
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On December 13th we celebrate Lucia Day in Sweden. It is one of the most popular celebrations and especially known for its songs. As appreciated as the music is also the pastry for this celebration – Lussebullar, also called Lussekatter. It is a delicious pastery with saffron. If you want to find out more about Lucia Day, we have prepared a few articles for you:|
2011-11-10. Published in Life in Gothenburg
City Beat: 11/11/11
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Not often there is such an easy to remember date as this Friday: it is 11/11/11 And because it is so nice, it should also be celebrated! In Gothenburg’s city centre, between Domkyrkan and Kungsportsplatsen, there will be some celebration on Friday. First of all, you can celebrate with 11 couples that will get married in Domkyrkan at exactly 11:11 am. But there is even more going on. There will be four fashion shows, a photo exhibition, some music and a ... |
2011-11-06. Published in Life in Gothenburg
The Native: Gustav AdolfsbakelseOn the 6th of November every year, one can find the Gustav Adolfs pastry in most of the cafe's in Gothenburg. The pastry was created by Carl Bräutigam 1909 in his bakery in Gothenburg to the memory of King Gustav Adolf the s |
econd's death in 1632 which occured during the battle of Lützen.|
2011-10-20. Published in Life in Gothenburg
The Native: Swedish Chocolate MakersThe luxury chocolate manufacturing market has grown over the last years in Sweden, and a few names that stick out needs to be mentioned to get an introduction to the Swedish chocolates. |
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2011-10-18. Published in Life in Gothenburg
City Beat: Chocolate Festival
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Gothenburg is often described as Scandinavia’s event city. Throughout the year, there are plenty of events and festivals in town: just think of the Film Festival, Kulturkalas, Gothia Cup, Kulturnatta, just to name a few. Soon there is probably the most fun and certainly the most delicious one coming to town: the Chocolate Festival. It will take place at the City Museum from Friday until Sunday.|
2011-10-12. Published in Life in Gothenburg
City Beat: Kulturnatta
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Kulturnatta (Culture Night) is one of the highlights every autumn and takes place on October 14th. Gothenburg’s cultural institutions such as museums, art galleries, associations, educational centres, theatres etc. will be opened the whole evening until late. The evening is full of activities, music, performances and fun. You will be surprised. There is a lot going on around town, so that is why we try to give you some guide through this exciting event. Please note that some of the theatre ... Join us on Facebook
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