IKEA Meatballs & A World of Possibilities
Hello and welcome to another Food Day at Daily Dose of Art! After a whole week’s posts on Scandinavia’s MIDSUMMER, I bring you a culinary mainstay in that region —meatballs! We … Continue reading
MIDSUMMER series (6)- A Nordic Superstitious Belief & The Danish Poet
Seven flowers? Future husband? These words are enough to make Scandinavian people think of Midsummer. There is a Nordic superstitious belief that goes— If a girl picks seven different species … Continue reading
MIDSUMMER series (5) – The Swedish Forest and a Poet named Tomas
A well-known characteristic of Scandinavian people, most especially the Swedes, is the love of nature. Many Swedes like to spend their free time in the forest or by the sea. … Continue reading
MIDSUMMER series (4) -The Sweet Summery Sound of Lisa Ekdahl
Why do Scandinavian people celebrate Midsummer????? Because here is the Summer that is up ahead… “In the land where the sun never goes down, summer in Scandinavia is truly magical. … Continue reading
MIDSUMMER series (3) – Små grodorna
Today I bring you “Små grodorna”, A Swedish dance and song traditionally performed at Midsummer. A Little About “Små grodorna” Små grodorna (Swedish for “The Little Frogs”) is a traditional Swedish dance … Continue reading
MIDSUMMER series (2)- The Making of a Floral Crown
On a recent visit to my hometown of Cebu, I was introduced to my family’s new found Swedish friend- Anna Hellsvik. She had been in Cebu for over two months … Continue reading
MIDSUMMER series (1) – Midsummer in Scandinavia
If you live in Scandinavia where the summers are short, there is good reason to celebrate when the days start to get longer and everything around you is bursting with … Continue reading
We’re JAMMIN’
It’s Sunday again- another day to talk about FOOD at Daily Dose of Art. After a whole week exploring World Music – today we’re JAMMIN’. One time or another, you … Continue reading
World Music Day series (6) – Caribbean Music & Steel Drum Art
June 21st is World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique in France, where it all started. This week I bring you a whole variety of music genres. … Continue reading
World Music Day series (5) – The Music of MEXICO & Guadalajara’s Mariachi Outdoor Sculpture
June 21st is World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique in France, where it all started. This week I bring you a whole variety of music genres. … Continue reading
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