Tags: Olympics, Paris, Denmark
With attendance from both Their Majesties, the Danish ambassador to France Michael Starbæk Christensen and a number of invited guests, plans have been made for a prominent opening of The Denmark pavilion
During the Olympic Games in Paris, everyone is welcome to The Denmark Pavilion to discover our everyday wonders. Exhibitions throughout the pavilion will focus on Denmark's renowned quality of life, offering visitors a firsthand experience of these wonders that define Danish living.
Play with LEGO, try virtual reality with Heka VR, and enjoy complimentary Mikkeller beers and Sunlolly's ice lollies. Enjoy 30 free concerts featuring some of Denmark's most captivating musicians and discover digital artworks celebrating Danish heritage.
Immerse yourselves in the Danish way of life every day from 11 am to 10 pm during the Olympic Games from the 26th of July until the 11th of August (except August 1, from 11:00 to 16:00). Find us by the Maison du Danemark just off the Champs-Elysées.
The pavilion is open to all with free admission, but if you are interested in press visits or attendance to VIP or press events, please reach out to Mads Østergaard at madste@visitdenmark.com
Events include:
Special VIP opening on July 25th (only open to invitation): Their Majesties King Frederik and Queen Mary will be cutting the ribbon when VisitDenmark formally opens the doors to The Denmark Pavilion.
Breakfast talk July 27th (open to journalists): Enjoy a light breakfast designed by top-chefs and be inspired by a discussion on how new food solutions can impact Danish and French gastronomy.
Tourism talk July 27th with (open to the public) CEO of VisitDenmark, Katja Moesgaard for a conference on tourism and authenticity, an emerging trend in modern tourism.
Talk with the Danish Foreign Minster and LEGO on August 2nd (open to the public) on how a small country with big ideas can create companies that are renowned throughout the world
More info (including pictures) here:
https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark-pavilion
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