Kulturnatten

 

On a Saturday in mid-September, John and I took the short train trip to Lund for Kulturnatten, or “Culture Night.”  The fact that it is called culture “night” is a misnomer as we were able to enjoy it all day. I am not sure if Lund University sponsors Kulturnatten, or of the city sponsors it, and the University is involved.  Either way, there are events scattered around the city all day and evening, for all ages and interests.

 

Our first point of interest was, not surprisingly, Fika at a lovely little bakery.

 

 

Yes, it was as good as it looks.

 

 

 

 

OK. admittedly, this telephone booth has nothing in particular to do with

Kulturnatten, but it is in Lund, and it might be the coolest phone booth ever!

 

 

 

Apparently, during the first few weeks of the school year, the University students wear crazy costumes that represent their areas of study.   I have no idea what these angels are studying.  I understand that the school turns a blind eye to the silliness, and after a few weeks, it is all back to business.

 

 

 

What you see before you is "The White House" of Lund University.  This beautiful building houses the office of the dean ("Vice Chancellor"), beautiful conference rooms, and so on.   The tent outside housed what, for us, was the main draw of the day.  The Science Slam.  The slam, M.C.'ed by a local TV humorist,  featured five University researchers.  Each researcher had eight minutes to explain his or her work.  The audience voted and a winner was declared.  But, of course, gifts were distributed to all the competitors.

 

 

   In the evening, Lunds lovely botanical gardens, which are funded by Lund University, were open to the public.

 

 

 

And finally....

 

 

 

...well, it just doesn't get any better that that...