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Borås Participates in National Photo Exhibition for Equal Rights This October, Borås joins a national manifestation for equal rights with a unique outdoor photo exhibition. The initiative, tied to the premiere of Glada Hudik’s film “It Could Have Been Us”, features portraits of nine local individuals with intellectual disabilities. A Nationwide Movement Borås is one of twelve Swedish cities participating in this powerful exhibition. Renowned photographer Karl Nordlund has captured portraits of nine local individuals in each city, creating a nationwide showcase of local stars. In Borås, these striking images are displayed on a facade at the intersection of Allégatan…
National Photo Exhibition for Equal Rights Comes to Skellefteå A powerful photo exhibition celebrating human diversity and equality is coming to Skellefteå this October. The exhibition, tied to the upcoming film “It Could Have Been Us”, features portraits of nine local personalities who have historically been marginalized or hidden away in institutions. On October 7th, Visit Skellefteå, along with Skellefteå Municipality, Sara Cultural Center, Nöjesfabriken, and ICA Kvantum, will host a special event at Sara Square to highlight the exhibition and distribute free tickets to the film. Showcasing Diversity and Inclusion Photographer Karl Nordlund has captured portraits of nine local…
Electric Car Event and Lucky Saturday in Skövde on October 5th Following the success of last year’s Electric Car Day at Hertig Johan’s Square, Skövde is once again hosting a day dedicated to electric vehicles. On October 5th, several of Skövde’s car dealers will showcase the latest electric car models in the city center. Emma Edqvist, destination developer for Skövde City Collaboration/Next Skövde, explains: “We started the event a year ago, and since it was well-received, it was easy for us to organize another day this fall. It’s rare to have the opportunity to meet all electric car suppliers in…
Electric Car Event and Lucky Saturday in Skövde on October 5th Following the success of last year’s Electric Car Day at Hertig Johan’s Square, Skövde is once again hosting a day dedicated to electric vehicles. On October 5th, several of Skövde’s car dealers will showcase the latest electric car models in the city center. “We started the event a year ago, and since it was well-received, it was easy for us to organize another day this fall. It’s rare to have the opportunity to meet all electric car suppliers in one place, so it’s a perfect chance to stop by…
National Photo Exhibition in Umeå City Center Highlights Equal Value for All In collaboration with Balticgruppen, Visit Umeå is participating in a nationwide initiative ahead of the film premiere of “Det kunde varit vi” (It Could Have Been Us) featuring the Glada Hudik Theater. The project aims to raise awareness about social exclusion and promote reflection on how we can collectively contribute to a more inclusive environment – in everyday life, workplaces, and society at large. As part of this initiative, a unique photo exhibition will be inaugurated in Umeå city center on October 7th, showcasing nine local profiles. Large-Scale…
The Hunt for Silence: Visit Skåne’s Largest PR Initiative Visit Skåne, in collaboration with municipalities in Ett skånskt partnerskap (A Skåne Partnership), is launching its most ambitious PR campaign to date. The initiative, called “The Map of Quietude,” aims to attract visitors from Denmark and Germany by showcasing Skåne’s tranquil and scenic natural environments. The campaign highlights 16 carefully selected natural locations across Skåne, from coastal areas to forests and lakes. These sites were chosen in cooperation with the participating municipalities to inspire travelers seeking a break from the stress and noise of everyday life. The average sound level at…
Applications Open for Event Grants in Falkenberg Destination Falkenberg has announced that local associations in sports, culture, entertainment, food, and nature can now apply for event grants until November 5th. This initiative is part of a new sponsorship strategy developed last year to strengthen the Falkenberg brand and attract more visitors outside the peak season. Fredrik Janson, CEO of Destination Falkenberg, explains the reasoning behind the term “event grant”: “We have chosen to call it an event grant because it makes it clearer what it’s about, creating events. However, it’s not a classic grant, but rather a commitment with counter-requirements…
Applications Open for Event Funding in Falkenberg Destination Falkenberg has announced that applications are now open for event funding, aimed at strengthening the Falkenberg brand and attracting visitors outside the peak season. Local associations in sports, culture, entertainment, food, and nature who wish to organize events can apply for this funding until November 5th. Fredrik Janson, CEO of Destination Falkenberg, explains the initiative: “We have chosen to call it event funding because it makes it clearer what it’s about – creating events. However, it’s not a classic grant, but rather a commitment with counter-requirements for us.” This year, a new…
Egyptian Mummies and Eternal Life: International Exhibition Coming to Kalmar Castle in 2025 Next year, Kalmar Castle will host a unique exhibition about ancient Egyptian mummies and the belief in eternal life. The artifacts come from the Egyptian Museum in Florence and will be displayed in Sweden for the first time. The exhibition “Egyptian Mummies – A Journey to Immortality” will be open to visitors from April 18 to November 2, 2025. Mummification has long fascinated people and inspired countless books and films, often with elements of mystery and horror. In reality, mummification reflected the ancient Egyptians’ deep conviction that…
Eskilstuna to Host Swedish Swimming Championships 2025 Eskilstuna and Eskilstuna Swimming Club will host the Swedish Swimming Championships for the second time from December 10-14, 2025, at Munktellbadet. The last time the club organized a Swedish Championship was in 2019. “It feels very exciting and honorable to receive the trust from the Swedish Swimming Federation to organize the Swedish Championships again, and also to have strong support from Destination Eskilstuna. This is an extensive and fun project,” says Christoffer Andersson, operations and event manager at Eskilstuna Swimming Club. Eskilstuna Swimming Club is a frequent championship organizer, with this event being…