Malmo Cancer Festival

KraftskivaThe reason for the proper celebration is the period that occurs annually after the second Wednesday of August. At this time, the forbidden time for catching crayfish in Swedish water bodies ends, and if anyone is lucky enough to receive an invitation to Kraftskiva, then you should not refuse in any case!

Fireworks, delicious national and exotic dishes, sports events, children's attractions, theatrical and musical performances, shows, various concerts, parades ... One of the largest in the world, and probably the most grandiose in Scandinavia Kraftskiva party, will be held this year from 17 to 24 August. During the week, the audience will relax and have fun around the clock at the festival dedicated to one of the oldest holidays in Sweden – “Cracks in the full moon”. It does not have a specific date – it usually lasts a whole week in the second half of August.

In the old days, the Swedes, lovers of crayfish, the law allowed to catch and eat them only two months a year – in August and September. This is where the name Krabbenparty comes from, “Cracks in Full Moonlight.” When this long-awaited time came, the people began hunting in full program. To this day, in early August, the shelves of shops are full of crayfish, and river cancer in Sweden is the “theme” of August. Cancers are sold in supermarkets, both Swedish and imported from a range of other countries, and newspapers publish detailed reviews of the season's best and worst deals.

The annual festive feast with crayfish, for which people gather to eat, drink and have fun, is a typical holiday in Sweden, which is celebrated in connection with the end of summer.

At dusk there is a table under the open sky or on the terrace. Each guest receives a paper hat and a forehead at the entrance. Tree branches are decorated with paper lanterns. They are hung around tables so they look at you with a smile like a cheerful full moon. The mood is like New Year's Eve! Hats and aprons? They are worn by both the banker and the builder, because when there are cherished crayfish on the menu, nothing is considered too funny.

Cancers are eaten cold and savory. In the name of extracting meat and juices, loud sucking and smacking becomes part of acceptable behavior at the table. So if you want to see how ordinary people are, come in August, especially when crayfish are on the menu.

SOURCE valhalla.ulver.com