Exhibition opening | 16.4. to 29.5., Midissage 10.5. | Democracy in Denmark
In the exhibition "A Common Room in a Changing World", the Danish Embassy shows how democracy is lived in Denmark - openly, openly and collectively. The workshop exhibition invites visitors to learn more about Danish community culture and to take a look behind the scenes of the well-known Danish political festivals "Folkemøder" and Danish folk high schools "Folkehøjskoler" - places of exchange and participation. Whether in the debate arena or at the large "Democracy Dinner" table, participation is encouraged in the exhibition. "A Common Room in a Changing World" was developed as part of the Danish EU Council Presidency 2025.
"We" - what do you associate with it? Your family, your team, your neighborhood - or maybe even your country? Many people today tend to withdraw into their own bubble. Society is becoming increasingly individualized. But where is the space for dialog, debate and common agreement? For all the things we need to get things done - and to find support and cohesion!
In the exhibition "A Common Room in a Changing World", the Danish Embassy presents lively and open communities in Denmark. Communities that are particularly popular with young people - offline, uncomplicated and often free of charge.
We visit the popular Danish political festivals, the so-called "Folkemøder" ("People's Meetings"), where thousands of people meet politicians every year - and celebrate. We take a look behind the scenes of the popular Danish "folk high schools", which have been working to educate all levels of society since the 1840s. We invite you to a "Folkehus" in a former church, where there is daily table tennis, coffee, debates and communal dinner. We take you to the "Village of 2025". And we visit "Vores Sted" ("Our Place"), where it is mainly young people who are in charge - and yet they also love to listen.
Whether small or large, permanent or spontaneous, in the capital or the provinces - these places have something in common: openness, enthusiasm for discussion and commitment. Here you can feel how community is created and why it is so important for our society. Because where people meet, trust grows - and that is precisely what strengthens democracy. Especially now, when it is facing major challenges in Denmark and Europe.
From 16.4. to 29.5., Midissage 10.5.
Gallery of St. Spiritus
Admission free!
