Heat climate and solar appeal to many to midsummer celebrations in Stockholm’s inexperienced areas.
At Skansen, 4-year-old Lilly Björkander sits on her father’s shoulders in entrance of the raised midsummer pole. She thinks the most effective factor regarding midsummer is the dancing.
– We often have a good time midsummer on Gotland, however that was not the case this 12 months. So we thought, the place else to have a good time historically? Then it is Skansen, says Daniel Björkander.
Picture 1 of two Erik Andrei, 3, at Skansen. Picture: Alexander Mahmoud Picture 2 of two Lilly Björkander, 4, on father Daniel’s shoulders. Picture: Alexander Mahmoud
Across the identical midsummer pole hangs peer Erik Andrei, 3. Dad and mom Dan and Violeta Toropu who come from Romania are celebrating Midsummer for the eighth time.
– The perfect factor regarding midsummer is strawberries, strawberry cake, dancing and time for household, says Violeta Toropu.
Jyothi Nicholas and Neeli Josef at Skansen. Picture: Alexander Mahmoud
Far away, Jyothi Nicholas and Neeli Josef have settled down on a picnic blanket. They moved to Sweden from India 5 years in the past, however are visiting Skansen for the primary time.
– The perfect factor regarding midsummer is that the solar is up for thus lengthy. Sweden is so darkish, says Jyothi Nicholas.
Picture 1 of two Cindy Nguyen, 13, with sister Vanessa Nguyen, 18, at Årsta havsbad. Picture: Alexander Mahmoud Picture 2 of two Rim Chems and the canine Prince at Årsta havsbad. Picture: Alexander Mahmoud
Additionally at Årsta havsbad was the midsummer celebration with each standard-bearers and musicians. Sisters Cindy and Vanessa Nguyen have made it there. They take the chance to chill off within the water.
– At the moment we largely benefit from the solar, says Vanessa.
Rim Chems, alternatively, stays on land with the canine Prince.
– He loves Midsummer. He likes to be exterior.
