BNPP History & Fun fact
CPH Colleagues
Danish traditions
French traditions
Danish/French food
100

This is the country where BNP Paribas is headquartered.

What is France?

100

CIB CPH’ Ironman.

Who is Tom Knockaert?

100

This Danish holiday is celebrated on June 23rd with bonfires and songs.

What is Sankt Hans Aften?

100

This French national holiday is celebrated on July 14th with fireworks and military parades.


What is Bastille Day (La Fête Nationale)?

100

This open-faced sandwich is a Danish lunch classic, often served on rugbrød.


What is smørrebrød?

200

The bank has a major investment banking leg with this abbreviation.


What is CIB (Corporate and Institutional Banking)?

200

CIB’ Irish folksinger.

Who is Steen Steen?

200

Danes often eat boiled cod, mustard sauce, and potatoes on this New Year’s holiday.


What is Nytårsaften (New Year’s Eve)?

200

In France, this type of baked good is commonly eaten for breakfast with coffee.


What is a croissant?

200

This beef stew is slowly cooked in red wine and often includes mushrooms and onions

What is boeuf bourguignon?

300

This is BNP Paribas’ slogan (as of recent campaigns).


What is “The bank for a changing world”?

300

CPH Youngest marathon runner.


Who is Tobias Anthonsen?

300

On birthdays, this special item is raised instead of balloons.

What is the Danish flag (Dannebrog)?

300

On January 6th, the French eat this cake with a hidden fève inside.

What is la galette des rois?

300

This dish made with snails is a famous French delicacy.

What are escargots?

400

BNP Paribas is a long-time sponsor of this sport, especially the French Open.

What is tennis?

400

Dive master and rifle shooter.


Who is Ulrik?

400

This Danish tradition involves dressing up and hitting a barrel to “slå katten af tønden.”


What is Fastelavn?

400

This tradition happens on April 1st when people stick paper fish on each other’s backs.

What is Poisson d’avril (April fools day)?

400

A creamy dish made from rice and almonds, often served with cherry sauce.


What is risalamande?

500

The ‘BNP’ in BNP Paribas stand for this.

What is Banque Nationale de Paris?

500

WAT Nordic champions 2024

Who is Evan, Esther & Gustav

500

Danish special Easter letters where your name is written in dots

What is gækkebreve

500

On November 11, the French mark this solemn national event with moments of silence.


What is Armistice Day (Jour d’armistice)?

500

This hot dog-like street food is beloved in Denmark and often comes with remoulade and fried onions.


What is a ristet pølse (or Danish hot dog)?