Six Documentaries to See at CPH:DOX 2024
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by Scandinavia Standard
2w ago
We have an exclusive discount for our readers! Use code SCAN20 to get 20% off your CPH:DOX tickets. Taking place from 13 – 24 March 2024, CPH:DOX is one of the biggest and most prestigious documentary festivals in the world. With a mission to promote the art of documentary filmmaking, the festival is know for its diverse array of films and fantastic program that includes events, director talks, and more. This year’s themes are “Body Politics” and “Conflicted,” and these themes are applied broadly – from issues of reproductive rights to ableism, to war and internal turmoil. The festival take ..read more
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Cool Swedish Shoe Brands to Know
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by Rebecca Thandi Norman
3w ago
Swedish shoes run the gambit from traditional handcrafted clogs to high fashion sneakers from the likes of Acne Studios. There are functional shoes such as rain boots and sneakers, as well as chic and minimalist pairs that will take you from the office to a night out. Whatever your shoe needs may be, there’s a Swedish shoe brand that’ll do the trick. These are the best Swedish shoe brands to know: Vagabond Shoemakers atp Founded in 1973, then relaunched in 1993, Vagabond Shoemakers has gone from a small mens-only shoe company to a global brand that produces both on-trend and classic shoes for ..read more
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What’s on in Copenhagen: February 2024
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by Kay Litzinger
3w ago
Receive the event calendar in your inbox every month when you subscribe to our newsletter!   Subscribe Receive the event calendar in your inbox every month when you subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe  The days are slowly getting longer but there’s no denying that winter is still in full swing. As rain and storm shake hands with the occasional snow fall, festive lights disappear from the streets and the rhythm of everyday life has taken hold of the city again. From workshops to markets to art openings, there are plenty of Copenhagen events. And on really cold ..read more
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Live from Nunavut: Thor Simonsen
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by Beka Shane Denter
1M ago
Thor Simonsen has been writing, composing, and singing songs since he was two years old. Born in the Faroe Islands, his roots play a pivotal part in his journey as a music producer and founder of Hitmakerz, the record label based in Iqaluit, Nunavut. His early memories of music are closely tied to family. During summer festivities on the Faroe Islands, his family would attend Faroese folk chanting, where scores of Faroese men and women in national dress would recite hours-long songs about Norse sagas. “My uncle, a song-leader, would lead the countless songs and verses in his memory,” Thor r ..read more
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The Best IKEA Hacks to Upgrade Your Furniture
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by Rebecca Thandi Norman
1M ago
An IKEA hack is a when you take an IKEA product and upgrade it in some way that makes it more functional, beautiful, or both. It’s an easy way to update the look and feel of a piece you’ve had for a while, and is often more affordable than buying an entirely new item. Are you an IKEA hacker? Do you want to modify your IKEA furniture? These companies are for you! While there are lots of ways to DIY (“do it yourself,” for the uninitiated), there are also a range of companies that have sprung up over the last few years that provide these hacks for you. The best of them make your IKEA furniture l ..read more
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The Best Co-Working Spaces in Copenhagen
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by Rebecca Thandi Norman
1M ago
While co-working spaces have been popular in Copenhagen for a number of years, they’ve reached new heights of popularity thanks to the normalisation of more flexible working situations. Co-working spaces in Copenhagen offer meeting rooms, desks, and areas to lounge. There are often cafes or snack bars, and always (always!) coffee. Most co-working spaces can be rented for either a day or long-term. Depending on the co-working space, you may even be able to rent your own office room. The co-working spaces of this city tend to be beautifully-decorated and filled with Scandinavian design. So whet ..read more
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Complete Guide to Fastelavn Traditions in Denmark
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by Rebecca Thandi Norman
2M ago
Fastelavn is such a sweet and child-centric holiday that its more somber origins have been largely forgotten. Celebrated on the Sunday or Monday before Ash Wednesday (so, this is kind of Scandinavia’s Mardi Gras; make of that what you will), the holiday is based on the Roman Catholic tradition of celebrating the days before Lent. Taking place seven weeks prior to Easter, the main tradition associated with the holiday was the placing of a black cat in a barrel and beating the barrel with fastelavnsris (this can be anything from a stick or a club or a bunch of twigs) until it broke apart, relea ..read more
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Three Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Copenhagen
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by Rebecca Thandi Norman
2M ago
Every spring, the cherry blossoms in Copenhagen transform pockets of the city into a picturesque wonderland of delicate pink blooms. The flowers typically blossom in April, turning some city parks and streets into a breathtaking display of natural beauty. The cherry blossom (sakura), the national flower of Japan, symbolizes clouds in Japanese culture due to the way they bloom all at once. That makes for an incredibly beautiful and sadly short flowering season; all the more reason to go see it while it’s happening. The concept of “Hanami” means to enjoy the ephemeral nature of flowers, usually ..read more
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What’s On in Copenhagen: January 2024
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by Kay Litzinger
2M ago
Receive the event calendar in your inbox every month when you subscribe to our newsletter!   Subscribe The festive glitter (and food and wine) of the holidays are behind us and whether you’re eagerly awaiting new beginnings or still clinging on to the dolce far niente of the last few days, there’s no denying: 2024 has arrived. January might not be Copenhageners’ favorite month of the year but as usual, the Danish capital has plenty up its sleeve to help you cope with the winter darkness. Kick off 2024 with a deep dive into the city’s many museums, browse farmers and flea mar ..read more
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How Do I Put Together My TV Stand?
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by Rebecca Thandi Norman
2M ago
In partnership with       JALG Minimalist TV Stand, a design object created in Estonia with Scandinavian and Japanese design traditions in mind, has been designed to be visually simple. It is easy to use, easy to move, and easy to assemble. But we’ve heard that before, right? We’ve all experienced the “ease” of an IKEA bookshelf: starting out with energy and hope, only find yourself exhausted hours later, surrounded by planks and loose screws, single Allen wrench dangling from your hand. JALG assembly doesn’t require any specific skills; it can be done in 5–10 minutes ..read more
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