Sweden celebrates National Day. Fun things to know
Every June 6, the nordic nation of Sweden celebrates its National Day. This day of national pride commemorates the historic election of Gustav Vasa as first King of Sweden on June 6, 1923 and the adoption of a new constitution by the country on June 6, 1809.
Sweden has a population of about 9.8 million, 85% live in cities. Main cities are Stockholm (capital), Goteborg (in the west) and Malmo (to the south).
“Every year, the King and Queen of Sweden take part in a ceremony at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum, where the yellow and blue Swedish flag is run up the mast, and children in traditional peasant costumes present the royal couple with bouquets of summer flowers.” – Sweden.se
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attending various celebrations, June 6, 2015. Photo: Scandinavian Royals, Twitter: @crownprincely
The Royal Family at the National Day reception at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, 2014. Photo: David Sica/Stella Pictures
On National Day, official welcoming ceremonies for new Swedish citizens are held around the country.
The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel at the citizenship ceremony in Ulriksdal. Photo: Claudio Bresciani/TT
Celebrating culture and music are also a part of National Day celebrations.
FOOD
Meatballs are the iconic food of Sweden. According to Sweden’s official site Sweden.se, 1.8 million Swedish meatballs are eaten everyday in Ikea stores around the world.
Today, DUNIA joins the rest of the world in wishing Swedes a Happy National Day!
Join me and celebrate the #nationalday of #Sweden I blow out the candles and wish for openness and #inclusion #6juni pic.twitter.com/86Vt1gjfqX
— Maria Mattsson (@MariaCMattsson) June 6, 2015
Celebrating #NationalDay of Sweden today. #Flags hoisted and there was this National #Parade. #Sweden #nationaldag pic.twitter.com/CLrSW03Qoa — Niko Fanbasten 니코 國偉 (@toxnick) June 6, 2015
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