Colors of Malmo - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Malmo is of the greatest attraction for foreign tourists in August. The reason is that in the second half of the month the city traditionally celebrates an original and bright fest being the Crayfish Party. The matter is that crayfish fishing in local waters is forbidden till the middle of August. When the fishing is permitted Malmo witnesses a real fest as all the people are striving to enjoy the treat.
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The Crayfish Party lasts for at least a week. During these days the things are humming in the city night and day. One of the most popular entertainments among city visitors is hiking tour through local markets where during festive occasions one can buy many original souvenirs. The crayfish is also presented on the markets in complete variety. These are fished in local waters and brought from other countries. The bright festival featuring plenty of original traditions and rich entertaining program will be of great interest for those wishing to get to know the ethnic culture better as well as to embrace the local flavors.
The middle of August in Malmo is the time of one of the largest events in the city, called Malmöfestivalen. The multi-faceted celebration includes many bright events and attracts street musicians, actors, poets, and among them there are famous personalities (so, at one time, Timbuktu, The Ark, Aid Kit became headliners of the festival). The festival is also an attractive event because of its family-friendly atmosphere, that creates a connection between artists and visitors. The program includes a gastronomic program, musical concerts, performances, theatrical performances, and all this takes place in the Central streets of Malmo. You can visit it for free.
At the end of May, there is held a fest in Malmo for three days, all metalheads and rockers tend to visit this event. The festival is called Melodic Rock Fest Scandinavia. The venue is Slagthuset Convention centre, where three stages are allocated for the event. There is also an open-air zone near the cultural centre, where rock stars perform. Dare, Kee Marcello, Treat, former vocalist of the legendary band Nightwish Anette Olzon was among its headliners once. This is perhaps the most anticipated rock event in the entire region, opening the summer season of fun and a great pastime.
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Art connoisseurs tend to visit Malmö at the end of September when Malmö Art Gallery Night is held. The festival involves thematic exhibitions in various cultural institutions of the city-museums, art galleries, conference centres. Swedish artists demonstrate their skills here. BUFF Filmfestival attracts a large number of tourists. It is held in mid-March and is dedicated to cinema aimed at the interests of children and young people. During the festival, Malmo cinemas show films that could not be released in Sweden. Among them are both films by Swedish directors and foreign films. Sometimes the fest shows classic movies-as it was in 2016 when the audience had a chance to watch "Infinite history", filmed back in 1984.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Malmo
♥ Lunds domkyrka, Lund, 16.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sankt Ansgar Domkirke, København, 27.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Lunds domkyrka, Lund, 16.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sankt Ansgar Domkirke, København, 27.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Malmo
♥ Castle 'Malmö Castle' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Torup Castle' , 13.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Månstorp Gables' , 16 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Borgeby' , 17 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Barsebäck Castle' , 19.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Lindholmen Castle' , 22 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Toppeladugård Castle' , 22.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Malmö Castle' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Torup Castle' , 13.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Månstorp Gables' , 16 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Borgeby' , 17 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Barsebäck Castle' , 19.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Lindholmen Castle' , 22 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Toppeladugård Castle' , 22.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Malmo. Learn the best periods to visit Malmo to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Malmo.