Culture Night

Last Saturday, my first full day in Uppsala (Friday was jetlag day and I don't remember much of it, nor am I responsible for anything I said in my state of fatigue and confusion). Saturday also happened to be Culture Night in town. I walked around with my American friend, Lael from about noon until 5pm checking out the sights. It's strange saying I went to Culture NIGHT during the day... maybe I can work with Uppsala on coming up with a better name... Culture day even?

Anyway... here are some pics to help you get  better feel for the day.. it was a good time for sure. 

Lael and I - she was on my Agape Sweden team back in 2006-2007 when I lived in Sweden before. She fell in love with a Swede, Marcus. They got married and now live in Uppsala. So thankful she's still around!

They set up a boxing ring in the middle of the road going through the town square. 

Here kids were doing choreographed dances to "I Will Be Popular" - the song won Melodifestivalen (Sweden's version of American Idol) - I'll post the song & video later.. it's hilarious.

Sweets galore - it's what Sweden is known for. 

This is the doughnut Lael bought - she had been craving it all day. 

There were tons of food/cotton candy/candied apples stands around town. Felt like a county fair without the cut off jean shorts, mullets, and john deere attire. Made me miss home just a bit knowing this week is the TN Valley Fair in Knoxville. 

They had a 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the town square as well. 

Even had cheerleaders doing stunts.

Sponsored by Skank... a sweden based clothing company. 

On the other side of the square was the Uppsala Swing Society showing off their moves, it was fun hearing oldies music playing there.