When? Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 2009
Where? Alexandra Park, Greenlane, Auckland
The Scandinavian Festival incorporating The Scandinavian Gathering
What is the Scandinavian Festival about?
We gather to celebrate our Scandinavian roots and links with the life and culture of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Swedenand to honour the early pioneers that settled in New Zealand.
Where is it?
At Alexandra Park Function Centre where there is room for hundreds of people of all ages to meet and enjoy Scandinavian culture, and space for cultural displays, craft stalls, and trade exhibits. There is even a sport field and plenty of car parking.
The Programme will include the traditions from past Gatherings: Opening and closing Ceremonies, Dinner on Saturday night with entertainment, Church Service and more Festival activities.
We will also put a focus on family friendly activities, a programme for children, workshops and seminars on current, cultural and historic interests relating to Scandinavia and sports- perhaps games and soccer match.
Where can I find more information?
On the Festival web site: Information can be found on www.scandinavianfestival.org.nz
Do look at it and be in touch with us. We want to hear from you!
Your contribution is needed and wanted…
This weekend belongs to all with Scandinavian ancestry and your input is needed.
Please register your intention to come to the Festival. Please also let us know about any ideas you have as to what kind of seminars/workshops you would like to attend.
Would you be willing to run a seminar? Organise a game e.g. Finnish long ball or soccer? Have you information for a cultural or poster display e.g. a family tree or information about Sweden/Iceland, Denmark etc or your Scandinavian club? Do you wish to display and or sell Scandinavian crafts or products?
Please let us know no, how you wish to contribute.
So what action do I need to take now?
Register your intention to come and your particular interest as below:
Either register through our website www.scandinavianfestival.org.nz
Or return the completed form below.
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Complete and post to Secretary, Scandinavian Festival, and PO Box 12 279 Penrose, 1642, Auckland
Name ______________________________
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Heritage ___________________________
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