Den Danske Forening Heimdal Jan/Feb 2016

Aarhus Skyline

Medlemsblad Newsletter for the Danish Association Heimdal – Established 1872

THE DANISH ASSOCIATION “HEIMDAL” INC 36 AUSTIN STREET NEWSTEAD QLD 4006 Contact details: 0437 612 913 www.danishclubbrisbane.org

Contributions American singer/songwriter We would love to share your news and stories. You are welcome to send emails with Kristina Olsen, a dinner dance stories, news and photos to the editor for with the Folkdance Group, publication. The closing date for the next Fastelavn party and another issue is 18 February 2016. We reserve the right to edit or not publish your contribution. Folkrag concert – all before we Any material published does not necessarily get to the first Café Danmark of reflect the opinion of the Danish Club or the Editor. the year. And just a reminder that the March Café date Editor: Lone Schmidt coincides with – so Phone: 0437 612 913 Email: [email protected] it’s cancelled. Make sure you order lots of ryebread and Webmaster: Peter Wagner Hansen Phone: 0423 756 394 pastries from the baker to tie Skype: pete.at.thebathouse you over the holiday. Email: [email protected]

From the Editor

Happy New Year to all our members and friends!

The start of 2016 has been very quiet and relaxed; very different to events five years ago with the Brisbane floods and the damage to the club It’s Australia Day on Tuesday, facilities which threatened to let’s celebrate and wish good close us down. It is certainly a luck to all new Australians on time to be grateful for the help the day. and generosity of members and strangers, Danes and Australians – a special thank you goes to Fritz Hansen and Le Klint for the tables and the WELCOME TO OUR NEW lamps which shaped the club MEMBERS into the friendly space enjoyed Kristian & Anna Giesenberg, by all today. Bracken Ridge

We kick off the year with a Søren Hjorth & Suzanne Deegan, flurry of activity: concert with Lismore

What’s on at the Danish club?

Concert with Kristina Olsen Saturday 30 January 2016 Doors open at 7pm

Have a Ball with the Folk Dancers Saturday 6 February 2016 Entertainment by Whitmore 6 pm for 6:30 pm start

Fastelavn Saturday 13 February 2016 2 – 5 pm

Folkrag Old & New Concert Saturday 20 February 2016 6:30 pm for 7 pm start

Café Danmark Friday 26 February 2016 from 6 pm

We’re back! Come in and say ‘goddag’, have a look around, meet new and old friends and family and try our ‘smørrebrød’. Taste ‘rullepølse’ (spicy rolled pork), herring, smoked salmon, roast beef, ‘leverpostej’, roast pork – or have a hot dog. The bar has a couple of Tuborg and Carlsberg beer varieties direct from left and of course there’s also Australian beer available.

Get delicious Danish pastries, rye bread and other specialty breads direct from Britt’s Organic Bakery. Tea delivers orders from Heinz Meats and also has various cold cuts, leverpostej and cheese available. Order in advance and pick up at the café.

Sunday Lunch (Store Kolde Bord) Sunday 13 March 2016 12.30 pm for 1 pm start

Enjoy a traditional Danish Sunday lunch at the club – see the details in the newsletter and book early. Give a voucher to friends and family as a surprise Easter egg!

There will be no Café Danmark in March due to Easter – sorry!

Legestue / Play Group Every Friday 9.30-11.30

Get all your Danish Baked Goodies from Britt’s Bakery at Café DANMARK 4th Friday of each month

Authentic Danish Pastry & Organic Bread Products Kringler, Smørtærter, Kanelstænger, Birkes, Rundstykker, Fuldkornsrugbrød, Kransekagekonfekt, Småkager, Knækbrød og bagerens dårlige øje.

For information, order forms and delivery details, go to our website: www.brittsorganic.com.au Unit 5/10 Energy Crescent, Molendinar QLD 4214 Ph: 07 5571 6881 Fax: 07 5571 6947 Email: [email protected]

HEINZ MEATS TRADITIONAL SMALLGOODS Continental butcher and deli 611 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 www.heinzmeats.com.au Ph: 07 3391 3530 (parking behind shops)

Dansk udskæring på bestilling Lammekød Grisekød Oksekød

Pålæg og røgvarer blandt andet: Hamburgerryg Medisterpølse Ost: Røget flæsk Knækpølse Havarti Spegepølse Wienerpølse Esrom Rullepølse Leverpostej HOURS: Tuesday - Friday 8am - 5:00pm, Saturday 7am - 1pm CLOSED: Sunday & Monday

US Singer Songwriter Kristina Olsen to Perform in Brisbane

A regular visitor to Australia Kristina Olsen returns in 2016 to launch her latest CD “Sweet Stillness”. Her only Brisbane concert will be held at the Danish Club (36 Austin Street, Newstead) on Saturday January 30 at 7:30pm.

Ms Olsen is a highly acclaimed artist, with her material recorded by artists including Eric Bibb, Fairport Convention, Maddy Prior, Mary Coughlan and Mollie O’Brien. Her ‘big bluesy’ voice delivers a range of superbly crafted songs that traverse the human condition and resonates with her long standing musical fans. Her special guests for this Brisbane show are Mark Cryle & Richard Evans.

Kristina has gained very positive reviews of her concert performances while in Australia and has been in high media demand. Her most recent reviews include:

‘It wouldn’t be half the show if Kristina Olsen didn’t tell stories. It wouldn’t be half the show if she didn’t sing her sad songs, and it wouldn’t be half the show if she didn’t belt out her raunchy ones.

If that adds up to bad arithmetic, it does give an idea of just how replete the Californian singer-songwriter’s performances are”. John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald

General Admission $30 Concession $20 Doors Open 7pm

Book online at http://www.trybooking.com/177363

For more information contact Mark 0419669897

www.danskvintage.com.au | [email protected] | 0411 297 236

Dansk Legegruppe Vores danske legegruppe mødes hver fredag

i Heimdals lokaler fra 9.30 til kl 11.30. Aldersgruppen er fra 0 til 5 år, søskende til yngre børn er selvfølgelig velkommen i ferierne. Vi starter altid med formiddagskaffe og hjemmebagte boller, efterfølgende varierer aktiviteterne med fri leg, hoppeborg, tegning og sanglege mv. Vi skiftes til at medbringe boller og tilbehør. Vi betaler $2 hver gang per familie, medlemsskab af Playgroup Queensland og den danske klub Heimdal er en betingelse.

Nye medlemmer er meget velkomne til at komme og være med.

For yderligere information kontakt:

Kristian Houe [email protected] 0431 793 484

What better way to start the year than with a Party?!

The Danish Club in conjunction with The Danish Folkdance Group Our last party was so popular we have decided to do it again! Hence, we have thrown open the doors and would like to invite you all to join us for another night of fabulous food, live entertainment and dancing. Kupaleja, our very own and much loved Band, will get the festivities rolling for the evening with some of our favourite Scandinavian tunes. Michael Whitmore and his “Big Band” sound (known from clubs + Cruise Liners) will provide the main entertainment with anything from Jazz, Rock’n’Roll & Country to “Pride of Erin”… ensuring a full dance floor at all times.

When: Saturday, 6 February 2016 6pm for a 6:30pm start

Where: Danish Club, Austin St, Newstead

Cost: $40.00 includes 3 course dinner, coffee/tea and cake (Bar will be open on the night)

Please note that bookings are essential. Our last party was a sell-out & sadly we had to turn away over 20 people at the door. Don’t miss out!

Please contact Tom or Lis Larsen on 3288 5538 or simply email your booking with the number of people to [email protected]

and pay in the amount to our account marked 6Feb16 and your name.

Account details are BSB 484-799 (Suncorp Bank) 02782 4475 (account number) Danish Folkdance Group Heimdal Inc (account name)

Please book before 31 January 2016

Zooming in on It’s the second-largest city in Denmark located on the east coast of Jutland with a population of 261,570 inhabitants (1 January 2015) in the inner urban area and a larger urban zone of approx 846,000 inhabitants. The history of Aarhus began as a fortified Viking settlement founded in the 8th century on the northern shores of a fjord at a natural coastal harbour and the primary driver of growth was for centuries seaborne trade in agricultural products. Market town privileges were granted in 1441, but growth stagnated in the 17th century as the city suffered blockades and bombardments during the Swedish Wars. In the 19th century it was occupied twice by German troops during the Schleswig Wars but avoided destruction. As the industrial revolution took hold, the city grew to become the second-largest in the country by the 20th century.

Today Aarhus is at the cultural and economic core of the region and the largest centre for trade, services and industry in Jutland. The city is the

92nd largest in the European Union. It is also a top 100 conference city in the World. It is the principal industrial port of the country in terms From top and left to right: Aarhus skyline, of container handling and an important trade Aarhus City Hall, Isbjerget, Park Allé hub in Kattegat. Major Danish companies have based their headquarters and Aarhus is a centre for research and education in the Nordic countries. Also home to , 's largest university, including Aarhus University Hospital and INCUBA Science Park. Selected as European Capital of Culture in 2017, Aarhus prides itself on offering a combination of innovation, media and communication together with architecture and design, and has a wide variety of cultural institutions. Aarhus is notable for its musical history. In the 1950s many jazz clubs sprang up around the city. By the 1960s, the music scene diversified into rock and other genres. In the 1970s and 1980s, Aarhus became the centre for Den- mark's rock music fostering many iconic bands. History Founded in the early , Aarhus is one of the oldest cities in Denmark, along with Ribe and . The growing influence of the during the Middle Ages gradually turned Aarhus into a prosperous religious centre. Many public and religious buildings were built in and around the city; notably Aarhus was initiated in the late 12th century.

In 1441 Christopher III issued the oldest known charter granting market town status. The official and religious status spurred growth and in 1477 the defensive earthern ramparts, ringing the town since the Viking age, were removed to allow expansion. Aarhus grew to become one of the largest cities in the country by the early 16th century. Wooden city walls were erected to prevent smuggling, with gates and toll booths on the major thoroughfares, and . The city gates funnelled most traffic through a few streets where merchant quarters were built. (1300) In the 17th century, Aarhus entered a period of recession as it suffered blockades and bombardments during the Swedish wars. It was not until the middle of the 18th century growth returned in large part due to trade with the large agricultural catchment areas around the city; particularly grain proved to be a remunerative export. The first factories were established at this time as the industrial revolution reached the country and in 1810 the harbour was expanded to accommodate growing trade. Industrialization In the second half of the 19th century industrialization came into full effect and various new industries emerged around production and refinement of agricultural products. Many companies from this time would come to leave permanent iconic marks on Aarhus. Established in 1856, the Ceres Brewery served as Aarhus' local brewery for more than 150 years, gradually expanding into an industrial district known as the Ceres precinct. In 1896 local farmers and businessmen created KFK (Korn- og Foderstof Kompagniet), focused on grain and feedstuffs. Its headquarters remain in Aarhus where the large grain silos still stand today. Otto Mønsted created the Danish Preserved Butter Company in 1874, focussing on butter export to England, China and Africa and later founded the Aarhus Butterine Company in 1883, the first Danish margarine factory. The industry became an important employer, with factory employees increasing from 100 in 1896 to 1,000 in 1931, effectively transforming the city from a regional trade hub into an industrial centre. Other new factories include the dockyard of Flydedokken and the oil mill of Århus Oliefabrik. Post-war years In the 1980s the city entered a period of rapid growth and the service sector overtook trade, industry and crafts as the leading sector of employment for the first time. Workers gradually began commuting to the city from most of east and central Jutland as the region became more interconnected. The student population tripled between 1965 and 1977 turning the city into a Danish centre of research and education. The growing and comparably young population initiated a period of creativity and optimism: Gaffa and the KaosPilot school were founded in 1983 and 1991 respectively, and Aarhus was at the center of a renaissance in Danish rock and pop music launching bands and musicians such as TV2, Gnags, Thomas Helmig, Bamses Venner, Anne Dorte Michelsen, Mek Pek and Shit & Chanel. Since the turn of the millennium both skyline and land use has changed as former industrial sites are redeveloped into new city districts. Starting in 2007, the former docklands are being converted to a new mixed use district dubbed "Aarhus Ø" (Aarhus Docklands). The site of the former Royal Unibrew Ceres breweries began redevelopment in 2012 into "CeresByen", a residential precinct

with educational institutions. The former DSB repair facilities at Frederiks Plads have been demol- ished and are being developed into a new business district with high-rise buildings scheduled for completion in 2017.

Cityscape Summer and Winter The job market is based on knowledge and service; the largest employment sectors are healthcare and social services, trade, education, consulting, research, industry and tele- communications. The municipality has more high and middle income jobs, and fewer low income jobs, than the national average. Today the majority of the largest companies in the municipality are in the sectors of trade, transport and media. The wind power industry has strong roots in Aarhus. Museums

The Old Town Museum Aarhus has many museums and two of the largest in the country in terms of visitors: and ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum. Den Gamle By (The Old Town) presents life from the 16th century to the 70s with individual areas focused on different time periods. 75 historic buildings collected from different parts of Denmark have been brought here to create a small town in its own right. ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, the city's main art museum is one of the largest art museums in Scandinavia with a collection covering Danish art from the 18th century to the present day as well as paintings and sculptures by international artists. The iconic glass structure on the roof,Your Rainbow Panorama, was designed by Olafur Eliasson and features a promenade offering a colourful panorama of the city. The Moesgård Museum specializes in archaeology and ethnography in collaboration with Aarhus University with exhibits on Denmark's prehistory, including weapon sacrifices from Illerup Ådal and the Grauballe Man. Kvindemuseet, the Women's Museum, from 1984 contains collections of the lives and works of women in Danish cultural history. The Occupation Museum (Besættelsesmuseum) presents exhibits illustrating the German occupation of the city during the Second World War.

(source: Wikipedia) Reconstruction of an early church at

Dress up as a Fastelavn Party Baby Baker Saturday 13 February 2016 Ballerina Boxer 2 – 5 pm Fireman Get the kids dressed up and ready for action. Be inspired by Cowboy Devil the suggestions in the side bar. Adults may dress up too! Angel Fairy Gangster There’ll be prizes for best-dressed boy and girl, so start up the Ghost sewing machine and get going. Mermaid Hula dancer Witch Hippie ‘KUPALEJA’ will entertain young and old with songs and games Caveman from Denmark and lead us up to the big event: bashing the Indian chief Clown barrel to scare the black cat away and get to the goodies King inside. It’s good to know that we are under cover in the Mexican Mummy courtyard now. Monk Morris dancer Musketeer There’ll be delicious fastelavnsboller available from Britt’s Jester Ninja to go with your afternoon coffee or maybe you prefer a Elf hot dog with a cold beer. You can also order fastelavnsboller Nun Pirate in advance to take home. Police officer Rock star Prince Send an email to Lone at [email protected] by Princess Tuesday 9 February 2016 to let her know that you and the kids Knight Astronaut are coming or ring on 3359 2026 or 0437 612 913 with details. Skeleton Soldier Nurse Troll MagicianWhere Vampire Viking Wizard

Animals Bat Bear Bee Butterfly Cat Chicken Cow Dog Dragon Frog Giraffe Horse Ladybird Lion Mouse Pig Rabbit Spider In the courtyard for Fastelavn 2014 – the barrel is in tatters and has spilt the Tiger Turtle lollies! (photo: Søren Høimark)

Do you need Danish beer, snaps, chocolate or licorice? We can help :)

Price list

Bitters Snaps Gl Dansk 100 cl $ 70 Linieakvavit 70 cl $ 60 Dr Nielsens Bitter 70 cl $ 50 O P Andersson 100 cl $ 70 1-Enkelt 100 cl $ 65 Skåneakvavit 100 cl $ 70

Stocks are low at the moment, expecting new supplies in March.

How to order and pay: By email [email protected] By phone 0437 612 913

Payment by EFT to Heimdal’s account at Suncorp Bank BSB 484-799 Account 02495 1468

ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE DANISH ASSOCIATION HEIMDAL INC

Chocolate, licorice and other goodies – mainly from Denmark Toms Aakander 125 g $ 6 100 g containers / $2.50: Toms Kæmpeskildpadder $ 1.50 Toms Ama’r bidder, Toms Heksehyl, Toms Kæmpeskildpadder (4) $ 6 Pingvin Poletter, Haribo Salminger, Toms Kæmpefrø $ 1.50 Carletti Saltlinser, Haribo Click Mix, Haribo Toms Snebolde 124 g $ 5 Saltbomber Toms Guldkarameller 150 g $ 5 Pingvin Stangmix 300 g $ 6 Amanda cod spread 190 g $ 4 DAIM 2-pack 56 g $ 2.50 Bornholm Cod Roe 200 g $ 4.5 Tyrkisk Peber $ 4 First Choice Kammerjunkere $ 3 Toms Bridgeblanding 225 g $ 6 Bon Bon Andemad 125 g $ 3.50 Ga-Jol Blå, gul, sort, grøn Pingvin Lakrids 120 g $ 3.50 2x23 g $ 3 Pingvin Finsk Lakrids 130 g $ 3.50 Toms Pariserlinser 300 g $10 Pingvin Mundoplukkere 120 g $ 3.50 Anthon Berg Opera Mints 150g $ 6 Anthon Berg marcipanbrød $ 2 Anthon Berg Blomme/madeira $ 7.50 Anthon Berg Abrikos/brandy $ 7.50 Marcipansnitter 175 g $ 7 Ren rå marcipan 250 g $10 Ren rå marcipan 500 g $20 Toms Pålægschokolade $ 2.50 Toms Orangegrene 75 g $ 4 Toms Kringler mørk 75 g $ 4 Toms Mimoser 125 g $ 6

Rounding out the top five were the family names Hansen, Pedersen and FEEL AT HOME WITH SBS DIGITAL RADIO Andersen. All five names have Listen to the every Thursday at 4pm decreased in number since 2002.

Choose one of the many platforms: Among Denmark’s entire population, a SBS Digital Radio 3, Digital TV (channel 39), Live on Demand via phone and Androids apps full 48 percent have last names ending Streaming Online at sbs.com.au: with -sen. Thirty years ago, that Danish/Swedish/Norwegian/Finnish Via Podcast number was 66 percent. Further information on www.sbs.com.au

Error! Hyperlink refd. Peter is the most popular first name for men, while Anne was the most popular amongst women.

Passport expired? Ring Lars Kirk to book for Monday/Tuesday 18 and 19 April 2016 in Brisbane.

Contact details for the Royal Danish Consulate General in Brisbane

Consul General Lars Kirk

07 3374 3062 Several of our members will become

[email protected] Australian citizens on Australia Day – and of course they may now retain their

Melbourne based Trine Simpson is Danish citizenship. Congratulations! working on a history of Danes in Australia, visit the website at Steen Selmer is the local representative www.danesinaustralia.com. Get for Danes Worldwide – contact him in touch with Trine with your story. via [email protected]

Step aside, Mr and Ms Jensen - the If your son or daughter (under 18) is Nielsens are the new Danish going overseas to study, and you’re a champions. Statistics Denmark have member of the Danish Association revealed that, for the first time since Heimdal, your son or daughter can the agency began keeping official apply for a $3,000 study & travel figures, Nielsen is now the most popular grant from the club. We would like to last name in Denmark. make one grant initially. Write to the There are 255,138 people named club about your plans. Nielsen, topping the 254,675 Jensens.

SUNDAY LUNCH ’DET STORE KOLDE BORD’ Sunday 13 March 2016 12.30 pm for 1 pm start

Photo: Soren Hoimark

Easter is coming around early this year (Good Friday is Friday 25 March) and our traditional Sunday Lunch or ‘Det store kolde bord’ is just around the corner. Invite family and friends along to enjoy a Danish smorgasbord at the Danish Club. There are many favourites on the menu including pickled herring, roast beef, smoked salmon, fish wedges with remoulade, roast pork with red cabbage, leverpostej, rullepølse and cheese. The bar is stocked with Tuborg and Carlsberg brews from Denmark and a variety of snaps.

Price: $40 for members and $45 for guests (children under 12 $20/$22.50).

All tickets must be booked and pre-paid by Tuesday 8 March 2016. Email Lone Schmidt at [email protected] or ring on 0437 612 913 to make your booking.

Payment by EFT to Suncorp Bank, BSB 484-799 Account number 02495 1468 in the name of Danish Association Heimdal

Payment details: 13Mar16, your name and membership number