Performances

The carnival in Hammarkullen is an annual event with roots in various parts of the world. Song and dance troupes from a number of different countries…

Circus as an art form includes a number of different genres such as music, acrobatics and dance. The classic circus originated in the cavalry and man…

The mounted main guard in Stockholm is carried out by Livgardets Dragoner. In accordance with the traditions of the state ceremonial, it participates…

A funfair is a form of amusement park that is often moved around to various locations in Sweden.

Student farce is a form of theatre with comical and satirical elements that has been performed at both Swedish and Finnish universities.

LARPing or live action role-playing is a form of improvised theatre without an audience where everyone participates.

The Zorn badge is an appreciated badge issued to merited musicians.

Lucia is celebrated on 13 December in schools and pre-schools, in churches, in workplaces and hospitals as well as privately, primarily among familie…

A Nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) is a string instrument with a relatively long slender body. When it is played it is held just below the chest, a bit lik…

In the past Christmas celebrations ended on St Knut's day, 20 days after Christmas Eve. Christmas was cleaned away and all that was left of the C…

Legends are most often spread from mouth to mouth in meetings between people. It can occur from generation to generation, through associations, museu…