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Sankt Hans 2013

Sankt Hans - Midsummer's Eve is the Danish name for the Saint John the Baptist, whose birth took place six months before the birth of Jesus and is set to 24 June. The date is therefore called sankthansdag (St. Hans' day). In the Nordic tradition the celebration is held the night before the day so Midsummer's Eve is celebrated on 23 June.

The day is also celebrated in other northern European countries such as England, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Russia and France. The day is celebrated mostly in the Nordic and Baltic countries, where the characteristic bright Nordic night provides the optimal conditions for a beautiful experience.

In Denmark the celebration include bonfires where a witch i burned.
The artist Mek Pek entertained young and old
The artist Mek Pek entertained young and old		 Applause to Mek Pek
Applause to Mek Pek		 Mek Pek can be a bit overwhelming
Mek Pek can be a bit overwhelming		 The band Den røde tråd
The band Den røde tråd		 Audience 01
Audience 01
Audience 02
Audience 02		 Waving to the photographer
Waving to the photographer		 Mobile photographing
Mobile photographing		 The mayor gave a speech
The mayor gave a speech		 The mayor lights the bonfire
The mayor lights the bonfire
Mobile Photographer
Mobile Photographer		 The bonfire
The bonfire

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