RMP6GJNP–Happy students celebrate their high school graduation and take the plunge into the cold water of the Stork Fountain, Storkespringvandet, in Copenhagen
RMEWK823–Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation at the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) on Stroeget in Copenhagen.
RMG7J7E9–Happy Danish students celebrate their high school graduation with the traditional dip in the Stork Fountain on Stroeget in Copenhagen.
RMP6MJW5–Danish students celebrate their high school graduation with the traditional dance round and plunge into the Stork Fountain on Stroeget in Copenhagen.
RMP6NFRB–Danish students celebrate their high school graduation with the traditional dance round and plunge into the Stork Fountain on Stroeget in Copenhagen.
RMP6GJNR–Happy students celebrate their high school graduation and run or dance round the Stork Fountain, Storkespringvandet, in Copenhagen before plunging in.
RMG7JB70–Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation with the traditional dip in the Stork Fountain on Stroeget in Copenhagen.
RMG0R37A–The International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, in Faelledparken, the Copenhagen Common. Speeches, entertainment, picnicking.
RMEWKYWB–Danish students celebrate their high school graduation, grammar school, on the traditional truck tour to each student's home and various fun.
RMERTDRW–Verdens Kvinder (Women of the World in Demmark) were part of the parade to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage
RMERTDMA–Verdens Kvinder (Women of the World in Demmark) were part of the parade to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage
RMD9A5F1–The old stock exchange, Børsen, flying the Danish flag from the turret openings to celebrate Valdemarsdag and Genforeningsdagen.
RMD99YTE–The old stock exchange, Børsen, flying the Danish flag from the turret openings to celebrate Valdemarsdag and Genforeningsdagen.
RMP6DRBJ–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 29, 2018. Danish students arrive at the pedestrian street Stroeget in Copenhagen to dance around and dip or dive into the cold water of the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) to celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation. This is a tradition on the day of celebration for graduated students in Greater Copenhagen. It is part of the long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour visiting each student's home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMP6DRBK–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 29, 2018. Danish students celebrate their high school / grammer school graduation and take the plunge. A dance around and a dip or dive into the cold water of the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) on the pedestrian street, Stroeget, is a traditional element on the day of celebration for graduated students in Greater Copenhagen. It is often part of the long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour visiting each student’s home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMP6DRBN–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 29, 2018. Happy, Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation and take the plunge. A dance around and a dip or dive into the cold water of the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) on the pedestrian street, Stroeget, is a traditional element on the day of celebration for graduated students in Greater Copenhagen. It is often part of the long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour visiting each student’s home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMP6DRBF–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 29, 2018. Happy, Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation and take the plunge. A dance around and a dip or dive into the cold water of the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) on the pedestrian street, Stroeget, is a traditional element on the day of celebration for graduated students in Greater Copenhagen. It is often part of the long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour visiting each student’s home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMP6DRBE–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 29, 2018. Free, sponsored towels from a nearby bank are most welcome after the plunge. Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation and take the plunge. A dance around and a dip or dive into the cold water of the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) on the pedestrian street, Stroeget, is a traditional element on the day of celebration for graduated students in Greater Copenhagen. It is often part of the long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour visiting each student’s home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMW12MFT–Bonfire on the beach at Nivaa Harbour in celebration of midsummer and St. John's Eve. Flames reflected in the shallow water in the sound Øresund.
RMEWEJFK–Bonfire on the beach at Nivaa Harbour in celebration of midsummer and St. John's Eve. Flames reflected in the shallow water in the sound Øresund.
RMEWEJFM–Bonfire on the beach at Nivaa Harbour in celebration of midsummer and St. John's Eve.
RMG0PBH0–MP, Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen speaks at the International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, on 1st May in Faelledparken
RMG0MCMP–MP, Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen speaks at the International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, on 1st May in Faelledparken
RME3R2H9–Vedbæk / Vedbaek, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 27, 2014. Danish students in white student caps celebrate their high school, grammar school exams on the traditional and high-spirited tour on the back of a truck. Each student's home will be visited for celebration and refreshments on this extremely long and often more than daylong and high-spirited tour. Music, horns, alcohol and other road users’ participation are important. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMW2CK7G–Bonfire in the light northern summer night on the beach at Skodsborg,, Sealand, Denmark in celebration of midsummer and St. John's Eve, Sankthansaften
RMEGG7MW–Midsummer and St. John's Eve (sankthansaften) are celebrated by lighting bonfires at sunset. Most often with a rag witch on top.
RMEWJ32G–Christianshavn, Copenhagen, Denmark. June 26, 2015. Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation. Students from Christianshavns Gymnasium (high school) have just started on the traditional, long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour of celebration visiting each student’s home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWJ32H–Christianshavn, Copenhagen, Denmark. June 26, 2015. Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation. Students from Christianshavns Gymnasium (high school) have just started on the traditional, long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour of celebration visiting each student’s home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWJ33N–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 26, 2015. Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation. Students on their traditional high-spirited truck tour in celebration of their recent graduation. The tour often includes various challenges and a visit to each student's home for refreshments and most often lasts well on into the small hours. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RME3R2HG–Vedbæk / Vedbaek, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 27, 2014. Danish students in white student caps celebrate their high school, grammar school exams on the traditional and high-spirited tour on the back of a truck. Each student's home will be visited for celebration and refreshments on this extremely long and often more than daylong and high-spirited tour. Music, horns, alcohol and other road users’ participation are important. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RME3R25P–Vedbæk / Vedbaek, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 27, 2014. Danish students in white student caps celebrate their high school, grammar school exams on the traditional and high-spirited tour on the back of a truck. Each student's home will be visited for celebration and refreshments on this extremely long and often more than daylong and high-spirited tour. Music, horns, alcohol and other road users’ participation are important. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RME3R26Y–Vedbæk / Vedbaek, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 27, 2014. Danish students in white student caps celebrate their high school, grammar school exams and getting their diplomas on the traditional and high-spirited tour on the back of a truck. Each student's home will be visited for celebration and refreshments on this extremely long and often more than daylong and high-spirited tour. Music, horns, alcohol and other road users’ participation are important. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RME3R25R–Hørsholm / Hoersholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 27, 2014. Danish students in white student caps celebrate their high school, grammar school exams on the traditional and high-spirited tour on the back of a truck. Each student's home will be visited for celebration and refreshments on this extremely long and often more than daylong and high-spirited tour. Music, horns, alcohol and other road users’ participation are important. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RME3R26H–Hørsholm / Hoersholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 27, 2014. Danish students in white student caps celebrate their high school, grammar school exams on the traditional and high-spirited tour on the back of a truck. Each student's home will be visited for celebration and refreshments on this extremely long and often more than daylong and high-spirited tour. Music, horns, alcohol and other road users’ participation are important. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWJ33F–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 26, 2015. Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation. A dance around and a dip or dive into the cold water of the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) on the pedestrian street, Stroeget, is a traditional element on the day of celebration for graduated students in Greater Copenhagen. It is often part of the long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour visiting each student’s home for refreshments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RME3R262–Hørsholm / Hoersholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 27, 2014. Happy Danish students in white student caps celebrate their high school, grammar school exams and getting their diplomas on the traditional and high-spirited tour on the back of a truck. Each student's home will be visited for celebration and refreshments on this extremely long and often more than daylong and high-spirited tour. Music, horns, alcohol and other road users’ participation are important. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWJ3F7–Copenhagen, Denmark. June 26, 2015. Danish students celebrate their high school, grammar school graduation. A dance around and a dip or dive into the cold water of the Stork Fountain (Storkespringvandet) on the pedestrian street, Stroeget, is a traditional element on the day of celebration for graduated students in Greater Copenhagen. It is often part of the long, exhausting and high-spirited truck tour visiting each student’s home for refreshments. These students do an encore and sing an African song quite well from the fountain. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDD2DF7–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long versatile programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDD2DFF–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. The special 100th birthday cards, stamped today at the site, was mailed from the spot by many tourists. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDD2DG5–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. The Tivoli Boys Guard marches in to entertain and play birthday songs. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDD2DG1–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. Post Danmark sells the mermaid anniversary postcards and stamps and many tourists seize the opportunity to mail them directly from the site on the actual date. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYGH9–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. Numerous clusters of balloons in the well-known Maersk blue colour are released to celebrate the naming of the ship. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDD2DF2–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. In those days brewer Carl Jacobsen (Carlsberg) came on the idea to present Copenhagen with the mermaid sculpture at Langelinie. Today the draymen and the old Carlsberg dray horses transport free draught beer and soft drinks to her birthday party. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDD2DEY–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. In those days brewer Carl Jacobsen (Carlsberg) came on the idea to present Copenhagen with the mermaid sculpture at Langelinie. Today the draymen and the old Carlsberg dray horses transport free draught beer and soft drinks to her birthday party. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDD2DF3–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. In those days brewer Carl Jacobsen (Carlsberg) came on the idea to present Copenhagen with the mermaid sculpture at Langelinie. Today the draymen and the old Carlsberg dray horses transport free draught beer and soft drinks to her birthday party. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMD35CDC–February, Sunday 10, 2013 – Rungsted Rowing Club, Denmark. Female rower taking part in the old Danish Shrovetide custom to beat out the cat of the barrel. It combines old Christian beliefs and heathen rituals - originally done by placing a live cat in a barrel. Nowadays, with cardboard cats and an opportunity for children and grownups to dress up and celebrate transition from winter to spring and compete to become the Shrovetide Queen or King (bottom of barrel or last barrel stave). Then buns, cocoa, and candy. The tradition is carried out in communities, schools, sports clubs, etc.
RMD35CDF–February, Sunday 10, 2013 – Rungsted Rowing Club, Denmark. Male rower taking part in the old Danish Shrovetide custom to beat out the cat of the barrel. It combines old Christian beliefs and heathen rituals - originally done by placing a live cat in a barrel. Nowadays, with cardboard cats and an opportunity for children and grownups to dress up and celebrate transition from winter to spring and compete to become the Shrovetide Queen or King (bottom of barrel or last barrel stave). Then buns, cocoa, and candy. The tradition is carried out in communities, schools, sports clubs, etc.
RMD35CD1–February, Sunday 10, 2013 – Rungsted Rowing Club, Denmark. Girl in princess costume taking part in the old Danish Shrovetide custom to beat out the cat of the barrel. It combines old Christian beliefs and heathen rituals - originally done by placing a live cat in a barrel. Nowadays, with cardboard cats and an opportunity for children and grownups to dress up and celebrate transition from winter to spring and compete to become the Shrovetide Queen or King (bottom or last barrel stave). Then buns, cocoa, and candy. The tradition is carried out in communities, schools, sports clubs, etc.
RMD35CD3–February, Sunday 10, 2013 – Rungsted Rowing Club, Denmark. Teenage boy, too old for the fancy dress, taking part in the old Danish Shrovetide custom to beat out the cat of the barrel. It combines old Christian beliefs and heathen rituals - originally done by placing a live cat in a barrel. Nowadays, with cardboard cats and an opportunity for children and grownups to dress up and celebrate transition from winter to spring and compete to become the Shrovetide Queen or King (bottom or last barrel stave). Then buns, cocoa, and candy. Tradition is carried out in communities, schools, clubs, etc.
RMD35CD7–February, Sunday 10, 2013 – Rungsted Rowing Club, Denmark. Boy in fancy dress taking part in the old Danish Shrovetide custom to beat out the cat of the barrel. It combines old Christian beliefs and heathen rituals - originally done by placing a live cat in a barrel. Nowadays, with cardboard cats and an opportunity for children and grownups to dress up and celebrate transition from winter to spring and compete to become the Shrovetide Queen or King (bottom or last barrel stave). Then buns, cocoa, and candy. The tradition is carried out in communities, schools, sports clubs, etc.
RMCMN30X–One of 12 hot air balloons at a commemorative ascension on the 200th anniversary of the first Danish hot air balloon voyage
RMCMN1GA–Hot air balloon being filled for a commemorative ascension on 200th anniversary first Danish balloon voyage. Rosenborg Palace.
RMCMN1RW–The Dong Energy Balloon Team at a commemorative ascension on 200th anniversary of first Danish balloon voyage. Rosenborg Palace
RMDD2DFC–Copenhagen, Denmark, August 23, 2013. The Little Mermaid turns 100 today and Copenhagen throws her a party to celebrate her centenary with thousands of visitors in a day-long programme honouring the Hans Christian Andersen figure and icon. H.C.Andersen walks around and says hello to the children. Here is actor and H.C. Andersen interpreter and impersonator Christian Steffensen with his CD “The Little Mermaid”. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH83–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The amendment of the Danish Constitution in 1915 gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. This important anniversary is celebrated in Copenhagen on the Constitution Day by the Government, the Parliament and the ongoing Distortion Festival in Copenhagen. A commemorative parade takes place very similar to the original one in 1915, many of the participants are in historic garments. The chairwoman of the Danish Women’s Society, Lisa Holmfjord, speaks at its finish point. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH9J–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark speaks in the Christiansborg Palace yard at the finish point of the commemorative parade in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the constitution that gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. The parade showed historic garments that would have been worn in the original parade in 1915. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH9G–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark speaks in the Christiansborg Palace yard at the finish point of the commemorative parade in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the constitution that gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. The parade showed historic garments that would have been worn in the original parade in 1915. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH85–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The amendment of the Danish Constitution in 1915 gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. This important anniversary is celebrated in Copenhagen on the Constitution Day by the Government, the Parliament and the ongoing Distortion Festival in Copenhagen. The events are concentrated around the Christiansborg Palace. The equestrian statue of King Frederik 7th in front of Christiansborg presenting the Danish flags in the tower turrets. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH8A–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The amendment of the Danish Constitution in 1915 gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. This important anniversary is celebrated in Copenhagen on the Constitution Day by the Government, the Parliament and the ongoing Distortion Festival in Copenhagen. The tower of twisted dragon tails on the old Stock Exchange building and the tower of Christiansborg Palace are flying the Danish flag, the Dannebrog, from the turret openings in celebration of the anniversary. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH99–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The amendment of the Danish Constitution in 1915 gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. This important anniversary is celebrated in Copenhagen on the Constitution Day by the Government, the Parliament and the ongoing Distortion Festival in Copenhagen. A commemorative parade takes place very similar to the original one in 1915, many of the participants are in historic garments. This is at the finish point of the parade in the Christiansborg Palace Yard before the official speeches. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH9C–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The amendment of the Danish Constitution in 1915 gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. This important anniversary is celebrated in Copenhagen on the Constitution Day by the Government, the Parliament and the ongoing Distortion Festival in Copenhagen. A commemorative parade takes place very similar to the original one in 1915, many of the participants are in historic garments. This is at the finish point of the parade in the Christiansborg Palace Yard before the official speeches. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH93–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The amendment of the Danish Constitution in 1915 gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. This important anniversary is celebrated in Copenhagen on the Constitution Day by the Government, the Parliament and the ongoing Distortion Festival in Copenhagen. A commemorative parade takes place very similar to the original one in 1915, many of the participants are in historic garments. This is at the finish point of the parade in the Christiansborg Palace Yard before the official speeches. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH8D–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The commemorative parade on Constitution Day in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Constitution amendment in 1915 that gave the women the right to vote and stand for election, arrives to the finish point in the Christiansborg Palace yard. The entry is lead by members of Dansk Kvindesamfund (Danish Women’s Society), flag and red sashes, followed by participants in historic garments from early 20th century, and thousands of others finding it important to commemorate the anniversary. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH86–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The amendment of the Danish Constitution in 1915 gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. This important anniversary is celebrated in Copenhagen on the Constitution Day by the Government, the Parliament and the ongoing Distortion Festival in Copenhagen. A commemorative parade takes place very similar to the original one in 1915, many of the participants are in historic garments. This is at the finish point of the parade in the Christiansborg Palace Yard before the official speeches. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMG3H8C0–Copenhagen Harbour, Denmark. 25th June, 2016. Loud horns, sirens and hooting and yelling students celebrating their high school, grammar school exams on their truck tour entertained the cruise guests at Langelinie. A record of 7 visiting cruise liners and 30,000 cruise visitors in Copenhagen was set today. This is nearly the double amount of visitors of a normal summer Saturday, and it has been a busy day transporting guests and handling 24,000 pieces of luggage as 6 of the 7 ships start on a Baltic cruise and the passengers often arrive by air. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMG0EH45–Copenhagen, Denmark, 1st May, 2016. Member of Parliament and leader of the largest party in the Danish parliament, The Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen, delivered as the opposition leader a very popular speech at The International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, in Faelledparken, the Copenhagen Common. A popular campaign and festival day full of political speeches and entertainment. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH8F–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Speaker of Parliament, Mogens Lykketoft in the Christiansborg Palace yard awaiting the commemorative parade in historic garments in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the constitution amendment in 1915 that gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH8G–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Speaker of Parliament, Mogens Lykketoft in the Christiansborg Palace yard awaiting the commemorative parade in historic garments in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the constitution amendment in 1915 that gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMG0EH40–Copenhagen, Denmark, 1st May, 2016. The chairwoman of the Danish confederation of trade unions, LO, Lizette Risgaard, speaks at The International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, in Faelledparken, the Copenhagen Common. A popular campaign and festival day full of political speeches and entertainment. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWDC75–Nivaa Harbour, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2015. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sunset. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit and time for the traditional speech and midsummer songs. The bonfire events including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWDC7J–Nivaa Harbour, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2015. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sunset. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit and time for the traditional speech and midsummer songs. The bonfire events including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWDC7N–Nivaa Harbour, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2015. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sunset. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit and time for the traditional speech and midsummer songs. The bonfire events including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWDC7P–Nivaa Harbour, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2015. The rag witch burns at the stake on the traditional bonfire on the beach at the Sound in the Danish celebration of St. John's Eve, or Midsummer Eve. The bonfire events including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWDC79–Nivaa Harbour, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2015. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sunset. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit and time for the traditional speech and midsummer songs. The bonfire events including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWDC7M–Nivaa Harbour, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2015. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sunset. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit and time for the traditional speech and midsummer songs. The bonfire events including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMEWDC76–Nivaa Harbour, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2015. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sunset. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit and time for the traditional speech and midsummer songs. The bonfire events including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH8E–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Prince Joachim, H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and the Speaker of Parliament Mogens Lykketoft in the singing of the national anthem after receiving the commemorative parade in historic garments and speeches in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the constitution amendment that gave Danish women the right to vote and stand for election in 1915. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMG0EH3Y–Copenhagen, Denmark, 1st May, 2016. Member of Parliament and political spokesperson for the Red-Green Alliance party (Enhedslisten), Johanne Schmidt Nielsen, speaks at The International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, in Faelledparken, the Copenhagen Common. A popular campaign and festival day full of political speeches and entertainment. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMG0EH43–Copenhagen, Denmark, 1st May, 2016. Member of Parliament and leader of the largest party in the Danish parliament, The Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen, delivered as the opposition leader a very popular speech at The International Workers’ Day (Labour Day) in Faelledparken, the Copenhagen Common. A popular campaign and festival day full of political speeches and entertainment. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMG0EH3R–Copenhagen, Denmark, 1st May, 2016. Member of Parliament and political spokesperson for the Red-Green Alliance party (Enhedslisten), Johanne Schmidt Nielsen, speaks at The International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, in Faelledparken, the Copenhagen Common. A popular campaign and festival day full of political speeches and entertainment. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMG0EH3X–Copenhagen, Denmark, 1st May, 2016. Member of Parliament and political spokesperson for the Red-Green Alliance party (Enhedslisten), Johanne Schmidt Nielsen, speaks at The International Workers’ Day, Labour Day, in Faelledparken, the Copenhagen Common. A popular campaign and festival day full of political speeches and entertainment. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMERNH8M–Copenhagen, Denmark, 5th June, 2015. The Royal family and representatives from the Government and Parliament in the yard of the Christiansborg Palace seen under the Danish flag in the finish of the commemorative parade on Constitution Day in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the constitution amendments in 1915 giving the women the right to vote and stand for election. Mutual greeting and cheering. Many participants in the march are dressed in historic 1915 garments. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYGG9–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir is singing old Danish and patriotic songs during the name giving ceremony. The broken champagne bottle from the name giving in the background. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYGEY–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Mary talking to the chairman of the board, Michael Pram Rasmussen, after the ceremony. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYJBW–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. Group CEO in Maersk, Nils Smedegaard Andersen welcomes Crown Princess Mary and tells some of the history behind the shipping development leading to today's Triple-E container ships. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYJB5–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. The ship is covered in the ascending Maersk blue balloons at the end of the ceremony. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMD9NJY7–June 23, 2013 – Skodsborg, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by burning bonfires at sundown. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit. Then it is time for the traditional speech and midsummer song. The bonfire arrangement including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and parties are arranged nearly everywhere, particularly along the coastline
RMD9NJYB–Hørsholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2013. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sundown. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit. Then it is time for the traditional speech and midsummer song. The bonfire arrangement including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMD9NJYE–Hørsholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2013. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sundown. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit. Then it is time for the traditional speech and midsummer song. The bonfire arrangement including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMD9NJYC–Hørsholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2013. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sundown. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit. Then it is time for the traditional speech and midsummer song. The bonfire arrangement including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMD9NJYA–Hørsholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2013. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sundown. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit. Then it is time for the traditional speech and midsummer song. The bonfire arrangement including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMD9NJY9–Hørsholm, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. June 23, 2013. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sundown. A straw and rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit. Then it is time for the traditional speech and midsummer song. The bonfire arrangement including a cultural speech by a well-known person and the singing of the traditional midsummer song are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYJBD–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. Crown Princess Mary speaks and wishes good luck before the champagne bottle is broken in a single throw. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYGHK–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. The ship is covered in the ascending Maersk blue balloons at the end of the ceremony. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMDEYJBN–Copenhagen, September 25th, 2013. Today Crown Princess Mary of Denmark officially named the triple-E container ship Majestic Maersk at Langelinie in the port of Copenhagen. The ceremony also marked the opening of the exhibition area and visits on board the ship to the public. The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir is singing old Danish and patriotic songs during the name giving ceremony. The champagne bottle hanging ready in the background. Credit: Niels Quist/Alamy Live News
RMD9NJY5–June 23, 2013 - Hørsholm Church, north of Copenhagen, Denmark. St. John's Eve, the Midsummer Eve or Sankthansaften in Denmark is celebrated by lighting bonfires at sundown. A stuffed rag witch is placed on top of the bonfire before it is lit. Then it is time for the traditional speech and midsummer song. The bonfire arrangement including a cultural speech by a well-known person and singing of the traditional midsummer songs are held by most local authorities throughout the country. But local bonfires and celebrating parties are arranged nearly everywhere. Read the description for history.
RMC3187R–12 enormous hot air balloons in a commemorative ascension on the 200th anniversary of the first Danish hot air balloon voyage
RMC31880–12 enormous hot air balloons in a commemorative ascension on the 200th anniversary of the first Danish hot air balloon voyage. The King's Garden, Copenhagen, Denmark. Rosenborg Castle.
RMC31883–12 enormous hot air balloons in a commemorative ascension on the 200th anniversary of the first Danish hot air balloon voyage
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