Danish Culture
What is “hygge”?
A special Danish word for coziness, comfort and togetherness – often with friends, candles, and good food.
Which festival is known as the festival of lights?
Diwali.
Who is Denmark’s most famous fairy tale writer?
Hans Christian Andersen.
At what time does school usually start in Denmark?
Around 8 AM.
Say this tongue twister three times: “Rød grød med fløde.”
If they manage, they win!
Name a traditional Danish food.
Smørrebrød (open-faced rye bread sandwiches).
(Other possible answers: frikadeller, røde pølser).
Name a popular Indian sport besides cricket.
Field hockey, kabaddi, badminton.
Name one fairy tale by H.C. Andersen.
Examples: The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor’s New Clothes.
What grade is “3.g” in English?
3rd year of upper secondary school / high school (≈ Grade 12).
What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen.
Which famous Danish toy company is known worldwide?
LEGO.
Which Indian food is made with rice and often vegetables or meat, and is very famous worldwide?
Biryani.
Which Danish philosopher wrote Either/Or?
Søren Kierkegaard.
How do most Danish students get to school: by bus, bike, or car?
Bike.
What is the most spoken language in India?
Hindi (though English is also widely used).
Which Danish city is the second largest after Copenhagen?
Aarhus.
Which Indian city is known as “Bollywood’s capital”?
Mumbai.
Which modern Danish poet wrote about identity and grew up in Aarhus?
Yahya Hassan.
Name one subject that Danish students have but Indian students usually don’t.
Examples: Ancient Greek & Roman Culture (Oldtidskundskab), Media Studies.
Invent a funny school subject that both Danish and Indian students would love to have.
To be nervous.
Name a Danish person who has won an Oscar or Nobel Prize.
Nobel Prize in Literature: Johannes V. Jensen (1944).
Nobel Prize in Physics: Niels Bohr (1922).
Oscar: Susanne Bier (Best Foreign Film, In a Better World, 2011).
Who is called the “Father of the Nation” in India?
Mahatma Gandhi.
Which play by Ludvig Holberg is still performed in Denmark?
Jeppe på Bjerget.
How many years do Danish students usually spend in “gymnasium”?
3 years.
Make a group selfie and show the best smile.
No right answer – creativity wins!