- Approximately 100,000 individuals attended the Swedish Festival in Wismar
Around 100,000 folks gathered for the 23rd Sweden Festival in Wismar during the weekend. The attendance was roughly the same as the previous year, as stated by the city. "Individuals rejoiced and peacefully celebrated together, creating a fantastic and welcoming environment for our guests," said Mayor Thomas Beyer in a statement.
The historic city of Wismar honors its previous Swedish ties with a blend of historical events, music, and lively markets. On Friday, historical military club members recreated battle scenes in front of the city hall. Generally, this peaceful festival aims to strengthen the current amicable relationship across the Baltic Sea, bringing in thousands of visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site annually in August.
Different stages showcased cultural activities and live performances, some with Swedish artists. The market was transformed into a historical war camp. The most thrilling moment might have been the final day's parade, with participants dressed in traditional Swedish military uniforms.
After the Thirty Years' War in 1648, the Hanseatic city of Wismar, along with the nearby Poel Island and several adjacent districts, came under Swedish control. In 1803, the city and its territories were pledged to the Duchy of Mecklenburg and ultimately transferred in 1903.
The crowd enjoyed various live performances on the different stages, which featured both local and Swedish artists as part of ["The entertainment"]. The peacefully conducted final day parade, where participants wore traditional Swedish military uniforms, was another highlight of ["The entertainment"].
