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Living traditions – An inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Sweden
national inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Sweden
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äggost
type of cheese based on milk and eggs that is eaten on festive occasions in Sweden
mountain pasture
form of small-scale farm where the animals are sent to a pasture for summer grazing
tanning
knowledge of how to utilise the skin from an animal and process it
folk costume of Sweden
symbol of local and national identity that has been used in Sweden for around 400 years
smörgåsbord
collection of hot and cold dishes eaten during annual celebrations such as Christmas, Easter and Midsummer
Spettekaka
cone-shaped cake mostly associated with the southernmost region of Sweden, Scania
surströmming
fermented herring with a strong connection to northern Sweden
semla
widespread tradition in Sweden and other Nordic countries in conjunction with Shrove Tuesday since the Middle Ages
birch sap
collected birch sap makes a healthy drink and ingredient for wine and other sap-based drinks
French polishing
methods for treating the surface of veneered furniture and string instruments
pölsa
traditional Swedish dish made from finely ground meat, traditionally leftover meat
psalmodicon
string instrument that was common in much of Sweden during the 19th century
pitepalt
Swedish meat-filled dumpling made from raw grated potatoes, barley flour, and/or wheat flour. boiled in salted water and served with lingonberries and butter
herbalism
study and use of medicinal properties of plants
ostkaka
traditional Swedish oven-baked dessert based on milk, flour, and rennet, particularly in Hälsingland and Småland
artisanal milling
manually milled flour often from locally grown grains
element of the intangible patrimony of Quebec
nävgröt
Värmland porridge made from rye flour and served with pork and lingonberry jam
handmade glass production
craft of making glass objects using various techniques
traveling carnival
moveable amusement park
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Lucia procession
traditional Swedish procession held on St. Lucia's Day
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love padlock
padlock attached to a public fixture as a symbol of eternal love
crisp bread
flat and dry type of bread or cracker
traditional fishing culture in the Torne River’s rapids
traditional fishing method that is still being practised in the various rapids of the Torne Valley
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blöta
dish of crisp flatbread soaked in a hot meat broth or milk, originating in northern Sweden
Purim
Jewish holiday and tradition, celebrated on the fourteenth day of the month Adar
Hammarkullekarnevalen
annual event in Göteborg with roots in various parts of the world
clinker boat building
ancient technique in the Nordic shipbuilding tradition
right of responsible access
liberty granted to the public to access land or bodies of water for various purposes depending on jurisdiction
polkagris
white caramel bar with red colored spiral shape and mint taste attributed to Gränna in Sweden
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fika
Swedish practice of taking a break (e.g. from work) with one or more others, to socialise, talk, drink coffee (or another drink) and eat something at the same time
wadmal
woollen cloth processed by tucking or fulling
Song and dance around the Midsummer pole
singing, dancing and games around the Midsummer pole
bobbin lace making
craft of making lace using thread wound on bone or wooden bobbins
circus
commonly a travelling company of performers
hair jewellery
type of jewelry crafted from human hair, widely practiced in Europe and North America during the 19th century
knitting
forming and interlacing of loops using needles according to a prescribed manner or pattern, either by machine or by hand
nyckelharpa
string instrument with a relatively long slender body, crafted and played in Sweden since the 17th century
Royal Guards in Stockholm
King of Sweden's guard of honour, responsible for the protection of the Royal Family
live action role-playing game
form of role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters' actions
Old New Year
informal traditional holiday, celebrated as the start of the New Year by the Julian calenda in Eastern Europe, Wales (as Hen Galan), Switzerland (as Alter Silvester), etc.
spex
form of theatre with comical and satirical elements that has been performed at both Swedish and Finnish universities
Stállu
evil but easily deceived giant who hunts reindeer and the Sami people in Sami storytelling
Grythyttan School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science
restaurant and hotel college in Grythyttan, Hällefors municipality, Västmanland, Sweden
Zorn Badge
appreciated award issued to merited musicians in Sweden
local heritage movement in Sweden
society focused on spreading knowledge about the history, environment and culture of a local area
snapsvisa
traditional Swedish drinking song and an old song genre
twined knitting
knitting technique where two strands of yarn are used, dating back to the 16th century
Land-of-Legends programme – The Storytelling Network Kronoberg
non-governmental organization in Sweden
glove making
craft or trade of making gloves
Steamship traffic
steamship traffic run by non-profit associations
bastabinne
technique which uses spruce bast to make baskets and ropes in Ödenäs in Västergötland in Sweden
ålarvet
cultural heritage around the fishing of eels along Ålakusten in Sweden
double cloth from Bohuslän
woven using a technique which has existed in various forms in Sweden since the Late Middle Ages
glahålskaffe
expression that describes the coffee break which takes place when almost having finished a weave
storytelling tradition of the Kale Romani
storytelling tradition of the Kale Romani people that passes on important knowledge and experiences through the generations
clapping, chanting and singing games
children's games with a song or rhythmic speech and movement, for example So makaroni, Ria Ra och Bro bro breja
gummekaka
Christmas cake tradition in Torestorp and Älekulla in Västergötland
hunting with unleashed dogs
leisure activity especially for the upper classes to hunt with an unleashed dog
laxsätt
coastal salmon fishing with fixed gear that is conducted in the archipelago outside the mouth of the Mörrum River
multicultural calendar
printed almanac of the celebration of feasts and memorial days in multicultural Sweden produced at the Multicultural Center
Knutsmasso
celebration of St Knut's day that has developed into a street festivel in Uppland
laggning of wooden vessels
old technique for making wooden vessels
lamprey fishing
old tradition of fishing for lamprey with special basket traps
smelt fishing
fishing tradition mostly associated with the regions of Värmland and Bergslagen
Midsummer Carnival of Ramsberg
annual Midsummer Carnival on Midsummer Day in Ramsberg, Västmanland province
wooden boat shipyard
shipyard for repairing and maintaining larger wooden vessels
sojdesbränning
pine tar burning tradition on the island of Gotland
pea soup and pancakes on Thursdays
tradition of serving pea soup and pancake on Thursdays
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