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Skövde’s Fairy of Light Returns to Illuminate the City’s Christmas Magic On Friday, November 29th, the magical “Fairy of Light” will return to Skövde, bringing enchantment and festive illumination to the city’s streets and squares. A Beloved Winter Tradition The annual “City in Light” event promises to transform Skövde into a magical winter wonderland. During this special evening, the Fairy of Light will travel by horse and carriage, using her magical wand to light up various installations around Hertig Johans Square, Church Park, and Cultural House Square. “For many Skövde residents, ‘City in Light’ marks the true start of Christmas.…

A Human ‘Hello’ from Östersund on World Hello Day On November 21st, World Hello Day is celebrated worldwide. In Östersund, the day was marked by a series of activities, including lectures and an award ceremony for “The Year’s Greeter”. Community Building Initiative During Thursday evening, Östersund residents gathered at Stortorget to collectively create Sweden’s – and potentially the world’s – largest human “HEJ”. This initiative aimed to strengthen community bonds and highlight Östersund as a place where welcoming, hospitality, and care are at the center. Collaborative Effort “Hej Östersund” was a collaborative event between “Hej Främling” and Destination Östersund, focusing…

P.S. Saknar Dig: A Unique Recruitment Event in Northern Sweden Despite heavy snowfall and strong winds, 1,300 people seized the opportunity to meet employers from Piteå and Skellefteå during last year’s event at Skansen. On November 30th, this acclaimed recruitment event will return, with an even stronger focus on hiring. Event Details and Purpose P.S. Saknar dig is a joint recruitment event by Piteå and Skellefteå municipalities, designed to create meaningful employment connections. Several companies have already registered to participate at the Solliden stage. “It’s important that we continue to build our brand and attractiveness. The skills needed in our…

Open Innovation Challenge 2024: Linnéuniversitet Students Tackle Sustainable Event Solutions On November 21-22, thirty creative students from Linnéuniversitet will participate in the Open Innovation Challenge 2024, an annual innovation competition designed to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem-solving skills. The Challenge: Sustainable Digital Goodie Bags This year’s theme focuses on sustainable events, with students challenged to create an innovative digital goodie bag that offers sustainable opportunities from Kalmar’s business community. Event Details Date: November 22, 2024 Time: 13:30 – Winning team announcement Location: Aula Sienna, Linnéuniversitetet (Culmen building) Competition Objectives As Marcus Larsson, Head of Events and Meetings at Destination Kalmar,…

Festive Fun: Umeå City Center’s Spectacular Christmas and New Year’s Activities Both Umeå residents and visiting tourists can look forward to a packed December in Umeå city center. The event calendar offers everything from Christmas tree lighting and Santa discos to outdoor movie screenings and New Year’s fireworks. Exciting New Additions This Year This year brings a special first advent celebration at Rådhustorget in central Umeå, featuring a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with speeches and entertainment. This collaborative event involves Umeå Municipality, Culture Department, and Parks and Streets division. Following the ceremony, an outdoor movie screening of Christmas films will…

Jönköping Celebrates Meeting and Event Ambassadors for 2024 On November 20th, 2024, Destination Jönköping hosted a special recognition event at the County Administrative Board, where local meeting and event ambassadors were honored for their significant contributions to strengthening Jönköping as a vibrant meeting and event destination. A Celebration of Community Engagement The invited ambassadors, representing numerous important organizations, businesses, and associations, have played a crucial role in creating positive impacts for the entire community through their dedication and hospitality. “We are proud to recognize these individuals, organizations, and their important work in making Jönköping municipality an even more attractive place…

Laleh Celebrates 20 Years as an Artist – Performing in Linköping on August 16 As part of her 20th-anniversary celebration as an artist, Laleh is embarking on a grand summer tour that will land at Stångebrofältet in Linköping on August 16. A Unique Musical Journey Since her breakthrough in 2005, the shy Laleh has been meticulous about letting her music speak for itself. Over these 20 years, and countless hits later, we have begun to get to know this unique artist and her place in music history. There is no one quite like Laleh – she has truly carved her…

Östersund Celebrates World Hello Day: A Day of Inspiration and Community On Thursday, November 21st, Destination Östersund and its partners are inviting everyone to a morning and evening filled with inspiration, knowledge, and community spirit to celebrate World Hello Day. Event Highlights Morning Program 08:00-09:30: Morning Networking with Destination Östersund (Hospitality Theme) 10:00: Pernilla Gravenfors – “What do we need to want and be able to deliver good hospitality?” 10:30: Maria Svensson Wiklander – “How can we develop our organizations by developing ourselves?” 11:00: Robert Pettersson – “The role of tourism in community development” 11:30-12:00: Panel Discussion on Tourism’s Role…

Christmas at Vallarna 2024: A Family-Friendly Winter Wonderland in Falkenberg On November 23-24, “Christmas at Vallarna” returns to one of the West Coast’s most beloved outdoor areas. This year’s event promises to be more family-oriented than ever, offering a magical winter experience for visitors of all ages. Highlights of the Event Free entry to the festive area Santa Claus meeting times: 13:30 – 15:00 and 16:00 – 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday Special “Santa/Children’s World” activities Family-Friendly Activities The traditional hobby horse area will be transformed into “Santa’s/Children’s World” featuring: Face painting by Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Fishing pond Crafts…

Top Handball We Want to See! – Final4 Teams for Halmstad Are Ready The final of the ATG Swedish Cup for men will be decided at Halmstad Arena on February 7-8, 2025. OV Helsingborg HK, Önnereds HK, Alingsås HK, and Ystads IF HF will compete for the handball gold. Quarter-Final Results OV Helsingborg HK – Defeated Redbergslids IK with a total score of 69-55 Önnereds HK – Defeated IK Sävehof with a total score of 56–54 Alingsås HK – Defeated Amo HK with a total score of 74–73 Ystads IF HF – Defeated IFK Skövde with a total score of…