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Six Copenhagen Extras
Six annually recurrent festival and events: Fashion, Food, Design, Music, Art and Sports.
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Copenhagen gets a New Mermaid
On September 15^th 2006, Copenhagen unveiled a new landmark: a post-modern sister to the famous Little Mermaid. The new mermaid is part of the sculpture group Paradise Genetically Altered, created by Danish artist Bjørn Nørgaard. The sculptures are located at Langelinie in Copenhagen harbour, not far from the current Little Mermaid.
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Music moves in Copenhagen
Danish music is reaping success in a wide range of genres from dance music to heavy rock and this great diversity is also reflected in the music scene of its capital, Copenhagen.
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Jewish points of interest in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has several Jewish points of interest, from synagogue and burial grounds to minor museums dealing with the Second World War. In June 2004 the city will welcome the grandest of them all: A new Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind.
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City of festivals
In recent years, Copenhagen has become renowned for being northern Europe's largest festival city. As part of the city's flourishing cultural life all-year round, numerous festivals are held every year, with themes ranging from rock and jazz to film, ballet, design and the visual arts.
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Copenhagen galleries
Danish contemporary art has never had it better. International recognition and public acknowledgement have opened the gallery doors to a new generation of Danish artists, who are rapidly making their mark.
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Enjoy a Night of Culture in Copenhagen
The Night of Culture is a manifestation of Culture that includes all the major museums as well as churches, galleries, cafés, and a number of venues, which are only open to the public on this particular night. The Night of Culture offers a unique opportunity to meet Danish and international artists face to face.
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The Little Mermaid
'Far out at sea lived a sea King with six children, the youngest being a little mermaid...'. So begins Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tale about the Little Mermaid. The statue of her remains the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark. Though a statue, the Little Mermaid has had a tough life: She has been decapitated and covered in paint several times.
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Kids height Copenhagen
In Copenhagen children are part of the scenery and Copenhagen is a perfect city for a visitor with kids. There are many children friendly museums and in the mind of a child Tivoli needs no further introduction.
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Royal splendours
The fact that Denmark can boast of being the oldest monarchy in the world is underlined by the number of royal residences, spread all over the country. Many of them in Copenhagen or within easy reach of the capital. Here you can read a short description of the most important ones.
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Traditional Christmas in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a Christmas city, not just because Greenland (part of Denmark) is the home of the 'Julemand' (Santa) and Denmark the home of the Christmas stamp (and indeed it is), but because this holiday is the most eagerly anticipated by all Danes who have passed down its simple pleasures and traditions from generation to generation.
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Basic facts about Christmas
General information on Danish Christmas traditions and pecularities, what Danes do for Christmas, what they eat and how they celebrate the holidays.
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Øresund Region Meetings & Conventions Hotels Cruise Town areas Fashion, Design & Shopping Gastronomy & Night life Sights & Events Six Copenhagen Extras Copenhagen specialities Gay Press > Press information > Sights & Events Sights & Events Six Copenhagen Extras Six annually recurrent festival and events: Fashion, Food, Design, Music, Art and Sports. Read more..... Copenhagen gets a New Mermaid On September 15^th 2006, Copenhagen unveiled a new landmark: a post-modern sister to the famous Little Mermaid. The new mermaid is part of the sculpture group Paradise Genetically Altered, created by Danish artist Bjørn Nørgaard. The sculptures are located at Langelinie in Copenhagen harbour, not far from the current Little Mermaid. Read more... Music moves in Copenhagen Danish music is reaping success in a wide range of genres from dance music to heavy rock and this great diversity is also reflected in the music scene of its capital, Copenhagen. Read more ... Jewish points of interest in Copenhagen Copenhagen has several Jewish points of interest, from synagogue and burial grounds to minor museums dealing with the Second World War. In June 2004 the city will welcome the grandest of them all: A new Jewish Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Read more ... City of festivals In recent years, Copenhagen has become renowned for being northern Europe's largest festival city. As part of the city's flourishing cultural life all-year round, numerous festivals are held every year, with themes ranging from rock and jazz to film, ballet, design and the visual arts. Read more ... Copenhagen galleries Danish contemporary art has never had it better. International recognition and public acknowledgement have opened the gallery doors to a new generation of Danish artists, who are rapidly making their mark. Read more ... Enjoy a Night of Culture in Copenhagen The Night of Culture is a manifestation of Culture that includes all the major museums as well as churches, galleries, cafés, and a number of venues, which are only open to the public on this particular night. The Night of Culture offers a unique opportunity to meet Danish and international artists face to face. Read more ... The Little Mermaid 'Far out at sea lived a sea King with six children, the youngest being a little mermaid...'. So begins Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tale about the Little Mermaid. The statue of her remains the most popular tourist attraction in Denmark. Though a statue, the Little Mermaid has had a tough life: She has been decapitated and covered in paint several times. Read more ... Kids height Copenhagen In Copenhagen children are part of the scenery and Copenhagen is a perfect city for a visitor with kids. There are many children friendly museums and in the mind of a child Tivoli needs no further introduction. Read more ... Royal splendours The fact that Denmark can boast of being the oldest monarchy in the world is underlined by the number of royal residences, spread all over the country. Many of them in Copenhagen or within easy reach of the capital. Here you can read a short description of the most important ones. Read more... Traditional Christmas in Copenhagen Copenhagen is a Christmas city, not just because Greenland (part of Denmark) is the home of the 'Julemand' (Santa) and Denmark the home of the Christmas stamp (and indeed it is), but because this holiday is the most eagerly anticipated by all Danes who have passed down its simple pleasures and traditions from generation to generation. Read more... Basic facts about Christmas General information on Danish Christmas traditions and pecularities, what Danes do for Christmas, what they eat and how they celebrate the holidays. Read more ...