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An interview with Daniela Hummelgren: Why the PD3 exam may not...

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Tarot cards and curses – Why Danes have turned from secular...

Close-up of tarot cards fanned on a dark wooden table, including The Lovers, resting on a black velvet pouch with purple drawstring tassels

5 Ways to Fully Experience a Danish Fall

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Why does fluency feel so far, even after PD3?

Sigga Hansen, Danish language teacher and founder of online language platform Lingua Danica, explores a common frustration for internationals learning Danish. You’ve taken all the...

Scandi Maximalism: Minimalism’s Mischievous Younger Sibling

How Copenhagen Fashion Week is rewriting style rules Copenhagen fashion has long been famous for its clean lines and calm palettes – the Scandi chic...

Denmark’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage nominations: 7. Revy: The Popular Democratic Cabaret Theater

In 2021, Queen Margrethe of Denmark was seen, highly out of character, on the stage of the biggest revy in Denmark, Cirkusrevyen at Dyrehavsbakken...

Denmark’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage nominations: 6. Hygge: The Cozy Cornerstone of Danish Culture

Last month, the country was given the chance to vote for which local practices, representations, expressions and skills best represent us. We’ve been taking...

Denmark’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage nominations: 4. Wienerbrød: The Flaky Heart of Danish Culture

Last month, the country was given the chance to vote for which local practices, representations, expressions and skills best represent us. We’ve been taking...