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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Linköping Students Embrace Valborg Traditions

Published: 2024-05-01

In Linköping, students converged on Trädgårdsföreningen to celebrate Valborg, a tradition heralding the arrival of spring, with a day filled with brunch, sunshine, and beer pong.

Valborg, a festival with medieval roots celebrated in Sweden and Finland, is especially significant for students like Lisa Carlsson, who declared it her favorite holiday.

The festivities are a modern way to welcome spring, blending historical customs with contemporary celebrations.

This year, students shared their excitement and reasons for cherishing the holiday, highlighting the communal spirit and the joy of marking the change of seasons together.