Midsummer Eve is June 19 this year and that’s when the Swedes start celebrating the summer holidays. The Midsummer Eve is celebrated in large gatherings, where a maypole is raised and adults and kids alike engage in ring-dancing. People often begin the day by picking flowers and making wreaths to place on the maypole, which is a key component in the celebrations. On the menu is typically pickled herring and spices schnapps.
NordCham Philippines always celebrates the Midsummer Eve on Saturday to honor the tradition, which also will take place this year. If you would like to participate and experience a Swedish Midsummer Eve tradition, check out the link to our event this Saturday June 20, which will take place at Makati Garden Club:
https://nordcham.eventbank.com/event/midsummer-feast-23717/
If you want to know even more about this delightful Nordic tradition, before joining us on Saturday, check out this link, so you can be fully prepared for celebrations this weekend:
https://sweden.se/culture-traditions/midsummer/?fbclid=IwAR2CYPcDo_onKFXqbsQ3VqyyM6RWgNpjoMafkJML9IyHhNBR02eBTK6hwJ0
Make sure to sign up for the event, we at NordCham Philippines are all very excited to meet you Saturday!
