Denmark culture

Denmark culture food people and festivals

• Denmark is an egalitarian society.
• Interestingly this is reflected in their language, which employs gender-neutral words.
• Most Danes are modest about their own accomplishments and are more concerned about the group than their own individual needs.
• Maternity and paternity leave provisions are particularly generous in Denmark.
• Men are more actively involved in child-rearing activities than in many countries, although the division of domestic chores is similar to other developed countries

 

Many think of furniture design and architecture when they think of Danish lifestyle and culture. Yet today, Denmark is perhaps equally famous for food, films and sports. The world's best restaurant "Noma" has introduced a whole new way of cooking with New Nordic Cuisine. Filmmakers such as Lars von Trier and Susanne Bier have won a multitude of international awards, and one of the world's best female tennis players, Caroline Wozniacki, is Danish.

Danish architecture has a long and fine history and world famous architectural buildings can be seen right across the globe. From the iconic Sydney Opera House designed  by Jørn Utzon to the world's best residential house in 2011 designed by Bjarke Ingels for '8 House' in Copenhagen

Experience Danish music and its diversity from variuos aspects. Watch videos and view pics from Danish music festivals, performances and music events.

Until a few years ago, Danish food was essentially associated with potatoes and bacon, and Danish cuisine was completely unknown outside the country. Not anymore. Over the last decade, the New Nordic Cuisine has revolutionised Danish gastronomy