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Activity note: Today’s session will start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 2:30 p.m.
Morning: 11:00 a.m. Welcome, Orientation, Introductions. The Group Leader will greet everyone and review the program theme, the up-to-date daily schedule and any changes, Zoom meeting protocols, roles and responsibilities, and answer any questions. We will then say hello to our fellow Road Scholars. 11:40 a.m. Lecture. We’ll trace history over 1,000 years and learn the origins of Danes and Copenhageners from Vikings in the 9th century to Danish builder King Christian IV who created some of Copenhagen’s icons still visible today, and on to centuries of love-hate relationships with neighbors Sweden, Norway, and Germany. We’ll examine the national transformation into a democracy, two world wars, modern times, and up to the Denmark of today based on trust, visions for sustainability, and a well-functioning society.
Afternoon: 12:50 p.m. Break. 1:00 p.m. Virtual field trip. The present Christiansborg Palace was completed only in 1928, but the site has been the center of royal power and influence for more than 800 years. We will “explore” the Royal Reception rooms with the marvelous tapestries on Danish history gifted to HM Queen Margrethe on her 60th birthday. We’ll also see Copenhagen’s harbor and canals and learn a bit about the Danish Royal Family. 2:00 p.m. We’ll have questions-and-answers, then wrap up with notes for tomorrow. 2:30 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Activity note: Today’s session will start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 2:05 p.m.
Morning: 11:00 a.m. Review of the day. 11:05 a.m. Lecture. Denmark has been ranked a number of times as one of the world’s “happiest” nations. What is it that makes them so happy? Are they happy? We will strive to get under the surface and learn about Danish democracy, the welfare system, equal rights, mutual trust, the “Law of Jante,” and more.
Afternoon: 12:15 p.m. Break. 12:35 p.m. Virtual field trip. We will set out to experience daily life in Denmark. Along the way, we’ll encounter the phenomenon known as “hygge” (pronounced hooga). While there is no literal translation, it generally refers to taking time out for and appreciating the people and atmosphere that add relaxing enjoyment to our lives. We’ll also learn about another important aspect of Danish life: the bicycle and biking culture. A Danish family member will provide insights into family life and answer questions. Finally, we’ll take a turn into what’s known as the “hippie city” of Christiania. Previously an abandoned military base, it was taken over in 1971 by people who declared it an autonomous neighborhood. It became notable as the place to buy cannabis, but no longer. 1:35 p.m. Q&A and wrap-up for tomorrow. 2:05 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Activity note: Today’s session will start at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 2:05 p.m.
Morning: 11:00 a.m. Review of the day. 11:05 a.m. Lecture. Denmark’s “golden age” of art and culture flourished during the first half of the 19th century. Among the most notable examples of this period of exceptional creativity were the works of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1975), remembered in particular for his fairy tales. In addition to painters, composers, and other writers, the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) had a profound effect with his prolific writings that merged devotional literature, fiction, philosophy, psychology, and theology. 11:45 a.m. Lecture. Are titles such as “The Bridge,” “The Killing,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” and the name Henning Mankell familiar to you? These are connected to the genre known as Nordic Noir featuring anti-heroes and “femi-krimi” — crime novels by female writers from a female point of view focusing on female protagonists. Since the 1990s, a number of authors have gained success with works in peculiar, dark, Scandinavian settings.
Afternoon: 12:15 p.m. Break. 12:25 p.m. Virtual field trip. Danish architecture and Danish design are well known. We will hear about architect Bjarke Ingels and his innovative approaches to architecture and urban planning. We’ll “visit’ CopenHill, a combined incineration plant, ski slope, and meeting place for the local community. We will also learn about Danish design and desire of Danes to combine functionality and simplicity. 1:10 p.m. Lecture. When the Danish gourmet restaurant Noma with its chef Rene Redzepi was named “Best Restaurant in the World” in 2010 by a leading restaurant magazine, it marked the beginning of a culinary movement known as New Nordic. On this journey, fresh local ingredients — whether picked from fields and woods, grown in gardens, or brought fresh from the sea — became the key elements in the new Nordic kitchen. Since then many, restaurants and gastro projects have emerged, from grassroots to traditional to [artsy?], transforming how food is produced and consumed We’ll then take a quick look at Tivoli Gardens, the world’s oldest amusement park. 1:35 p.m. Q&A, wrap-up and farewells. 2:05 p.m. This conclude our program.