Monday, February 18, 2013

malmö

Here are some pictures from our 24-hr trip to Malmö, Sweden. It only takes about 25-30 minutes by train to go from Copenhagen over to Malmö. Because of the cold weather, there wasn't too much happening. However, once it warms up, the city is full of life. In May, the famous Eurovision Song Contest happens here. This is an annual competition where various countries submit a song and accompanying representative artist to sing it on live TV. Celine Dion became famous because of Eurovision in 1988! So did Julio Iglesias. The more you know!

On our way across the Øresund bridge!
Malmö

Marching band in the Stortorget district


Stortorget district

Stortorget district

Karl X Gustav, King of Sweden until 1654

Town Hall




St Petri Kyrika (church)

Gaga sculpture in an art gallery?


A lot of the buildings and shops look like this here. So cool.

The "Turning Torso" building from a distance


Malmö Museet (Museum) is housed in an old castle



In the Malmö Museet- a poster that was used in schools. This one obviously about how germs are spread. Poor Svelka (that's the name I gave her) is now sick in bed because Olf hacked all over her.


Another poster used in schools- I'm not sure what it was depicting, but Jason and I thought it looked like a drag queen.

Malmö Museet- a frightening art piece that had a crank. When turned, the mannequin hands would play the toy piano. I'm a bit happy that this was out of order that day.



Exhibit in Malmö Museet. The sign was in Swedish, so I'm not sure what the point was. But I used it to take a selfie.


Inside the St Petri church



Piano inside the church- it was locked up :(



Cheers to you with Falcon beer from Sweden!




6 comments:

Shelly Frankel said...

I loved your visit to Sweden. I would love to see it when we come over. Especially since it is so close. I think you should sing in May for Eurovision. This could be a great oppurtunity for you. Poor Svelka-that mean Olf hacking all over her! Looks like a beautiful country-see any Volvo's?

Howard said...

Eurovision isn't open to the public. I think they are already established performers chosen by the country. Plus, USA doesn't participate if I remember correctly. Yep, saw Volvos!

bob m said...

1. Picture of baby in a basket, probably Moses being found in the river by the Egyptian princess.
2. Harpsichord, not a piano, missing the pedals.
3. Onat can give the details about Eurovision.

Howard said...

Thanks, Bob. I think you're right about the picture. As for the harpsichord, I'm disappointed for not realizing that it was one, as I adore the sound that comes out of it. However, I don't think I've ever seen one in person. Just heard Tori Amos play it on albums.

Von Uy said...

It's so nice to see how CLEAN Europe is compared to America. We'll get there one day.

bob m said...

Harpsichords are really fun to play, they work by plucking the strings rather than hitting them like a piano. The harpsichord sound on a digital keyboard doesn't come close the the very distinct sound of a real one