Dalapalooza!

Ha, the stoic folks at the Swedish Institute are hipper than you think. We take the name of this fete to indicate that Gen-Xers are finally embracing something as square and unironic as their own ethnic heritage, and it’s about time. We’ve decided that ethnic pride among those of us of Northern European descent is the new black (within reason, of course). Even if your people hail from more sultry climes like Spain, Italy, or Bavaria, we’re pretty sure you can come out and celebrate the odd Swedish tradition of carving and painting useless little red ponies. (They’re called “dalas” y’know. In recent years they’ve become don’t-touch collectibles. Kids, tell Grandma they’re intended to be toys!) Music, games, and demonstrations are on the agenda. We don’t know whether there’ll be any mudpits, bodypiercing, and blonde headbanging—but we wouldn’t be surprised. American Swedish Institute (612) 871-4907, americanswedishinst.org


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