1. Work done by:
Rosalina Leite;
Rodrigo Sousa;
Tiago Carvalho;
Henrique Vieira;
Class 10CT2
2. Touristic points
1- HAMLET
Kronborg Castle is the most visited castle in Denmark, receiving more than 200,000 people
annually.It is, at the same time, an elegant Renaissance castle and a monumental military fort.The
playwright William Shakespeare drew inspiration from him to write one of his most famous plays,
Hamlet.
2- TIVOLIGARDENS
Tivoli Gardens é o segundo maior parque de diversões do mundo, e a atração mais popular da
Dinamarca.DizemqueWaltDisneyovisitoueseinspirouparaconstruiraDisneyland.
3- NYHAVN
NyhavnapopularareainthecityofCopenhagen,Denmark,isaDutch-stylecanallocatednext
toKongensNytorv.
3. 4- CHRISTIANIA
Christiania,also known as Free City of Christiania isan independent and self-managed community
locatedinthecityofCopenhagen,Denmark,withabout850inhabitants,coveringa34hectareareain
theChristianshavndistrictintheDanishcapitalCopenhagen.
5- MønsKlint
MønsKlintisanimpressivetouristattractionalongtheeasterncoastoftheDanishislandofMønon
theBalticSea.Thebrilliantlimestonecliffsextendforabout6km.
6- FREDERIKSBORGPLACE
Scandinavia'slargestpalace,it wasbuiltonthree isletsofSlotssøbyChristian IV ofDenmark,
between1560and1630,tobearoyalresidence.
4. Traditions
1- BurningtheWitch
On June 23, the Danes gather in various parts of the country to celebrate the summer
solstice and enjoy one of the shorter evenings of the year. St. John's Eve, or as it is
known in Denmark Sankt Hans Aften, is a feast day in many countries around the
world. In many countries, locals celebrate St. John's Eve by lighting large fires, but in
Denmark, a witch appears in effigy above the fire. According to Danish tradition,
witches fly to Brocken, the highest peak of the Harz Mountains, so they light fires to
ward off evil spirits.
2- Twenty-five-year-oldsinglesreceiveatantrum
Those who are 25 and singles in Denmark receive a 'special treat' on their birthday. It is
their friends' duty to drag them in the middle of the street and cover them with
cinnamon and other spices as a way to provoke
them by not yet having found the other half.
3- Christmasbeerday
They celebrate J-Day on the first Friday of November at 8:49 p.m. on the dot. On that
day, Tuborg launches its Christmas beer known as Julebryg, and the locals crowd the
streets, taste their beloved drink and celebrate until the wee hours of the morning.
5. 4- MondayBlue
Confirmation Day appeared in Denmark as a binding religious ceremony in 1736, when
Christian VI decided that it was a good way to test and strengthen the Christian
faith. In addition, Confirmation Day signals the transition from childhood to
adulthood; Therefore, the ideal age for someone to be confirmed is 14 years. Even
today, this day is considered an important celebration for teenagers, although some
take the religious part. It usually happens on a Sunday in the spring, and only those
who have attended 48-hour classes on Christianity can be confirmed. The fun part is
that teenagers celebrate this day with their friends and family and receive often
expensive gifts. The day after the Confirmation, the so-called Blue Monday, teenagers
do not need to go to school. Instead,
5- Onthedayeveryoneeatsgooseatdinner
On November 11, every dinner table in Denmark has a plate with duck or goose as a
way to celebrate Mortensaften (St. Martin's Day). Some say that St. Martin was elected
to become bishop. However, since he did not want to take the role, he decided to hide
in the pen of geese. The cackling of geese betrayed his location, so he was soon found
and became a bishop after all. In order to take revenge on the geese who betrayed
him, he asked people to eat a goose every year on November 11.
6. Gastronomy
Wienerbrød danish polse
Frikadeller Herring
Flæskesteg Stegt flæsk
Leverpostej Aquavita
The Aquavita originated in Denmark and is produced from
the distillation of potatoes or cereals, and redistilled with flavors such
as caraway , aniseed , coriander , dill , clove and cinnamon . It is
preferably served very icy.
7. CURIOSITIES
1. FULL HAPPINESS
Denmark is the happiest country in the world
2. BEACHES
Denmark has over 7000 km of coastline and you are never more than 50 km
far from the sea.
3. NO STRANGE NAMES
Denmark has a list of 7000 pre-approved names on which parents can choose
to name their babies. If the name is not on the list, you need to ask for special
permission from the local church and government officials to choose it.
4. ISLANDS
Denmark has more than 400 islands, but only about 70 of them are inhabited.
5. WITHOUT "PLEASE"
In the Danish dictionary, the word "please" does not exist.
6. THE COUNTRY OF BIKES
Denmark has twice the number of bikes than cars.
7. A LOT OF RAIN
In Denmark, it always rains or snows every two days. The country has an
average of 171 days with rain a year.
8. MINOR HOTEL OF THE WORLD
The Central Hotel in Copenhagen is the smallest hotel in the world. With only
one room, measuring less than 1 m²
9. LEGO
The name "Lego" is an abbreviation of the Danish words leg godt , which
means "to play well". The company was founded in 1932 by a Danish named Ole
Kirk Christiansen. The famous pieces began to be manufactured in the year of
1958.
