Swedish Language Classes offered in Houston The Swedish Club of Houston’s Swedish Language School is now accepting enrollments for the Spring 2023 semester. The school operates on a 15-week semester basis. Classes meet one evening a week from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM; the beginner class meets on Tuesdays beginning 01/24/2023, and the advanced class meets on …
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The Table Tennis World Championship
The Table Tennis World championship was a great success for Sweden. Petra Sörling from Sweden was elected the President of the ITTF. Petra Sörling, Sylverster Turner and Astrid Marklund at the PingPong Diplomacy dinner. The Swedish Cheering group. Pictures of the Swedish gold medalists in men’s doubles Kristian Karlsson and Mattias Falck. Pictures of the …
Saint Lucia Celebration – SWEA
Swea invites you to Saint Lucia Celebration performed by the Children Choir, a solo by talented guest performer Marcus Hagegård, Christmas Bazaar and traditional Swedish Christmas treats on December 10th at Christ the King Lutheran Church. For more information: Invitation and ticket purchase.
The Swedish Club Annual Christmas Traditions
Join the Swedish Club in celebrating Swedish Christmas traditions featuring Lucia and her procession, Scandinavian folk dancers, raffle and children’s craft on Saturday December 11, 2021 at Bellaire United Methodist Church. For more details read the invitation: Swedish Club Lucia 2021
The Swedish Table Tennis Team!
Sweden’s Mattias Falck and Truls Moregard will bring the thrill factor to table tennis fans in America as they head to Houston along with their illustrious compatriots for the World Table Tennis Championships this November! The following Swedish players have confirmed their participation in the prestigious event as the 2021 World Table Tennis Championship makes …
Picnic Even: Sweden’s National Day Celebration!
Date: June 6th Time: 3pm – 5pm Bring your picnic and blanket or chairs. Cake and “champagne” will be served! Venue: The Courtyard of Christ the King Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd, Houston TX 77005 Parking: by the church and on Rice University’s parking lot across the street. Entertainment: jazzband, fish pond for the children, …
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August Strindberg at the Alley Theatre
The Alley Theatre has pivoted to doing filmed projects online. The new digital 2020-21 season will be available for free to all who register for tickets at alleytheatre.org. Three of the short plays are by August Strindberg, translated and Directed by Rob Melrose. The Stronger – Jan 15th to Feb 7th, 2021 Two rival actresses …
The Nobel Prize 2020
The Nobel Prize is considered the most prestigious award in the world. Every year in early October, the world turns its gaze towards Sweden as the Nobel laureates are announced in Stockholm. The award ceremonies take place on December 10th. Since 1901 prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and peace have been awarded. …
Travel Restriction Information
Updated restrictions regarding entering Sweden can be found on the Swedish Boarder Police website. The Swedish embassies update global travel restrictions regarding Swedish citizens at the Swedish Foreign Department website. Updates from the White House regarding the current Covid-19 situation can be found on the government website. Information and recommendations regarding the Corona virus is …
Sweden’s National Day
Sweden’s National Day is approaching and although celebrations are a little different this year the Swedish Institute will on June 6 host a 24 hour broadcast streaming. The stream will be in English and can be adapted to different social media channels. The live stream will begin with a video message from the Ambassador. The …