Skane Folk Festival

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Hello All

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the summer. We are still enjoying Sweden and even have had some hot days. We intend to go about our adventures in 10 or so days. Our days are so full of friends and family that we are having a hard time getting on the road. This is a good problem to have - everyone is so great to be around.

We went to a Skane (Southern Sweden) Folk Music Festival on Saturday. It was a great way to see the traditions of the area. Fortunate for us, Jan's friend was in charge so we got the Royal Treatment. The day started in a beautiful church very full of people. We listened to Old and New Swedish Folk Music. They sang songs about the summer, love, and overall happiness. There was lots of traditional clothes and Violin playing was a big focus of the event. It was a great way to join in the traditions and start the day.

We then went to the most Southern point of the Swedish coast to an area that was full of musicians, food, and hand crafted items for sale. We watched as all the musicians and participants traditionally marched from the beach to the stage. Then they played music together and celebrated. The day was filled with dancing singing, and music. It was really fun.

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Photos

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Stained glass from the Church.

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Our friend Karin. She was in charge of the event. She did a wonderful job. (Note - we did not have to stand in the big line outside the church. Karin let us in the back door with the rest of her family and we sat in the first row - we are very blessed)

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Karin is third from the left. Her best friend Pia is next. They really were the "Bells of the Ball".

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Pia. She has such a great smile.

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This is the "New" Folk Music band. He is playing a Beat Box.

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The "Swedish Folk Electric Bass Player"

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Karin and Pia.

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There were over 100 people marching. Most of them were playing violins. It was really special.

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This man has been to every performance (22 years). He was so cute.

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There were about 15 little children playing the violin. This woman was really great with them.