Nyt fra Vejle Kommune
 
Dear all, 
  
September is here soon with many late summer events - ENJOY! :) 
  
Kind Regards Louise 
 
 

Living Danishly with Helen Russell - September 6th

 
New in Denmark? Or maybe you have lived here for years but are still wondering about those crazy Danes?  
 
On September 6th at 18.30-21.00 (6.30-9.00pm) we have invited Helen Russell for a Living Danishly event – speaking about subjects YOU choose.  
 
From preconceptions about Denmark to first impressions on arrival (the price tag! the weather!); Danish work culture; making friends; Danish culture; the infamous hygge; Danish trust; equality; the great things about living Danishly…as well as the not so great things.
 
Let us know what YOU’D like to hear about – and join us for an evening of Living Danishly with Helen Russell.
 
Sign up here - participation is free
 
 

The cultural meeting between different health understandings - September 1st
 

On Wedneday September 1st Esbjerg and Vejle Newcomer Service join forces on this info evening.

Nadia El-Gendi from “På Tværs” will help us learn how to understand doctors in Denmark, whilst taking us on a journey in different cultural worldviews.

What is illness? What is considered treatment? How is the connection between mind and body perceived?
 
PLEASE NOTE: The event takes place at the International House in Esbjerg at 5-8pm (17.00-20.00).
Participation is free of charge - coffee, tea and sandwiches are included.
 
Sign up to newcomer@esbjerg.dk – please let us know if you are from Vejle Municipality and if you need a ride.
 
Find the event page here
 
 

Vejle Fjord Festival - August 27th + 28th

 
Two fun days for friends and family at Vejle Fjord and Yacht Harbor with plenty of activities, water fun, music, floating art, design, street theater and delicious street food.
 
A large part of the program for the Vejle Fjord Festival is ready. See who is performing and what you can experienceduring the two days at Vejle Marina and the harbor island.
 
Check out the Festival's webiste - choose language at top of page, via the blue circle. 
 
Website for Vejle Fjord Festival
 
 

Trekantområdets Festuge - The Triangle Festival Week

August 26th - September 4th

 
Every year, The Triangle Festival Week puts the spotlight on the fantastic cultural life in our area.
 
Cultural institutions, associations and volunteers from the seven Municipalities in the Triangle Region develop cultural events and create a fantastic week with many events.
 
Find the program below and use the calendar to make the progam for YOUR Festival Week! 
 
(choose language at top of page).  
 
Triangle Festival Week
 

Street theater and picnic this Friday! (August 26th)

 
As part of The Triangle Festival Week, Vejle Library invites you to join a picnic and imaginatively street theater in the library garden.
 
Bring your family, friends and your best picnic blanket and enjoy a fun show and a delicious picnic basket. 
 
it is free of charge to participate - but you have to book tickets. (it is also possible to buy a picnic basket - check webiste). 
 
Read more and book your free ticket here (site in Danish)
 
 

Inauguration of the library’s biodiversity garden (August 26th)

 
Join the library when they officially inaugurate the new biodiversity garden with speeches, sing along and nature bingo.
 
Remember it is possible to join the street theater picnic before this event.
(See more info above).
 
Check out the program at the official event.
 
Program for the Inauguration (site in Danish)
 
 

Culture Night - September 2nd
 
Like the former years, City Vejle hosts Culture Night and "let's the culture loose" in the shopping street. 
 
Guarantee for party, color and lots of cultural activities!
 
Follow the event site – the program will be updated ongoing.
 
Facebook event page for the Culture Night
 
 

Pap & Papir Festival - September 2nd-4th

 
At the Pap & Papir (Cardboard & Paper) Festival we will through design, art, workshops and stories, show how an otherwise simple and everyday material can be reused and transformed into exciting forms and beautiful works of art and products.
 
The festival is held as part of Triangle Festival Week and is created by many different actors, who will each create different projects, designs and work with their own approach, professional interests and passion. 

The material can be recycled packaging, shredded paper, cardboard boxes, various rolls, books/magazines and much more.
 
Find the Festival's program and links to sign up (site in Danish)
 
 

English Comedy Night - September 15th

 
After a brilliant English comedy night in Spinderihallerne back in May we have decided to do it again.
 
Join us for a fantastic evening of English stand-up comedy!
 
Hosted by Robert Bruce, featuring Dharshika and Henrik Danielsen. The three talented comedians will guarantee a hilarious night of quality stand-up!
 
Read more about the comedians and buy your ticket
 
 

Curious to know more about the Danish daycare and public school systems?
 
On September 13th and 15th Vejle Municipality (as part of Welcome September) host online info meeting about Danish daycare and public school system. 
 
An evening for each subject - so you can join the one that is most relevant for your current life situation. You are also welcome to join both. 
 
The online sessions are open til everyone and will focus on the overall systems in Denmark, but please note that it will be with an "how do we do it in Vejle" angle - and for the school info evening there will also be information about the International Program offered in Vejle. 
 
Daycare info meeting - September 13th
Public school info meeting - September 15th
 
 

September concerts at Engelsholm
 
This month you have the possibility to listen to various genres at Engelsholm, e.g. electropop at LYDMOR's free concert. 
 
 
September 22nd: Lydmor - Naked - Engelsholm Events (free of charge) 
 
 
 

Concert with Gunilla - September 20th

 
This is your chance to experience the talented and local Gunilla at Spinderihallerne.
 
Gunilla is Art Pop /Singer-songwriter inspired by artists like Bjørk and Joni Mitchell.
 
Spoil yourself and your loved ones with this treat.   
 
Book your free ticket
 
 

Stop animation with LEGO (workshop for children) - September 22nd
 
Come and make your own little stop animation video with LEGO.
 
We have lots of LEGO and building plates to use… but if you have a specific idea, you can also bring some of your own bricks/models/mini figures…
 
BRING your own device with the free app Stop Motion Studio. Find different background ideas from magazines or draw your own.
 
Max. 10 children - if below age of 6, you might consider bringing an assistant 😉

However, consider signing up with a friend, so you can work together as a team. That often gives a good experience.
 
Get your free ticket here
 
 

Karaoke Night at Street Food Vejle - September 24th

 
Are you a secret rockstar? 🕺💃

Drop by and sing your heart out Saturday the 24th of Sep from 20.00.

👉Join as a group or alone – and sing as many times as you want!
👉 The important thing is that you have fun while singing!
👉Free participation

Sign up by sending us a text whit name and number of participants to our messenger.

Practice your best act, bring your best friends (all of them) and enjoy the night with us!

Looking forward to sew you.

(The bar will give 20% off on your first beer or cocktail if you grab the mic and sing a song for us)
 
Find the Facebook event
 

Welcome September 2022
 

Welcome to more than 60 events all over Denmark tailored just for you!

Join social events as well as events about work life, culture and everything in between – physically and online.

More than 30 partners – municipalities, state authorities, business organisations, student organisations, business regions, and associations have joined forces to make YOU feel at home in Denmark.

E.g. there will be an online national tax seminar - follow the page for date! 

Meanwhile you can watch this video about the Danish tax system. 
 
Find the full overview for Welcome September 2022
 
 

Come join our communal dining “Fællesspisning” every Tuesday at Spinderihallernes Café.

 
 
Eating together is a great way to meet new people. Every week, people of all ages meet over a nice meal at Spinderihallernes Café.
 
If you are looking for great company, “hygge” and the opportunity to meet new people, then “Fællesspisning” is the place to go.
 
We serve the food from 5.30 pm to 7 pm - beer, wine and soft drinks are sold separately. The café closes at 21.00.
 
You can book your ticket via this websitw below - the price is 85 kr. for adults and 55 kr. for children (up to 12 years) per portion, incl. a cup of coffee and something sweet.  
 
In September you can sign up for the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. 
 
Book tickets
 

Contact Newcomer Service

 
You are always welcome to contact me if you have any questions about life in Vejle.
  
Feel free to still send me an email - my auto reply will contain answers to the most common questions.  
 
Kind Regards Louise 
Welcome to Vejle
Newcomer Service contact info

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