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Sweden is changing — we’re creating fashion like never before and our culinary diversity is growing. But some things are the same: we still celebrate Swedish traditions like Midsummer and Lucia, and gender equality is still high on our agenda. Find out more about everyday Sweden on Sweden.se

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Events in Sweden 2009 / 2010

When do the Nobel Festivities take place? How is Midsummer Eve celebrated?

The official gateway to Sweden, www.sweden.se has the answer to the questions above.

Click here to view the upcoming events in Sweden.You can also search for various events using the search function.

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Swedish food tends to be influenced by the seasons. The way it is spiced and cooked often reflects the storage needs of the peasant communities of old, as in the case of pickled herring, freshly salted or smoked meat, or dairy products that have been curdled, boiled or left to mature.

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