Midsommarfest at the American Swedish Historical Museum was held on
Saturday,
June 23, 2007. Midsommarfest is hosted by Midsommarklubben, a group of Swedish-speaking volunteers, who help bring Swedish holiday traditions to Philadelphia.
Photos by Alfred Pfaff.
The midsommarpole has been decorated and is carried down the ASHM steps.
Strong Vikings raise the midsommarpole to its full glory in scenic FDR park.
Now the traditional ring dances begin around the beautiful midsommarpole.
Midsommarfest is a celebration of summer, sunlight and everything new.
Traditional floral wreathmaking is a family affair at Midsommarfest.
Members of Midsommarklubben serve smörgåstårtor (sandwich tortes)...
..and delicious home-baked Swedish pastries.
The Midsomamarfest book sale includes volumes in Swedish, children's
classics, as well as many books on Swedish culture, history art and food.
There are many raffle winners to draw for plenty of great prizes.
Musical entertainment includes The Swedish Museum Singers and...
...Ines Rådman Csulak on the accordion and Eric Olson on the fiddle.
The festive Swedish music and extended moments of sunlight call for one
more Midsommar dance. See you next year for ASHM's Midsommarfest 2008!