Silversmith Karin Ferner in Falun has been assigned to decorate the eight-meter-high Christmas tree in the main hall of the Nordiska museet in Stockholm.
The assignment means Karin Ferner will serve as Christmas tree creator at the museum. She works as a silversmith in Falun. This is the second time in three years that Dalarna is involved with Christmas at the Nordiska museet. The tree stands in the museum's main hall.
Dalarnas museum has begun work on 150 patterned knitted hats for medalists at the 2027 ski world championships in Falun. Knitters have shown overwhelming interest, flooding phones with messages. The initiative highlights Dalarna's cultural history and living craft traditions.
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Dalarnas museum in Falun is celebrating 70 years of the Mörksuggan as a Dalarna souvenir. The figure, a counterpart to the cheerful dalahäst, stems from folklore and superstition. Nils-Erik Eriksson, who has carved Mörksuggor for over 15 years, calls it a protective figure in many homes.
Bureaucracy and protected species like frogs are delaying construction of new Swedish Armed Forces regiments in Falun, potentially taking 15 years. Bergslagens artilleriregemente in Kristinehamn has progressed faster despite similar issues. Regiment commanders express frustration over lengthy processing times.
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A 230-centimeter-tall bronze sculpture of a woman has drawn attention outside Uppsala Cathedral. British artist Sean Henry is currently installing 16 works in the church ahead of a vernissage on May 28.