Saturday night brings the finale of the Eurovision Song Contest. Paula Dubbink does not yet look forward to it, knowing the Dutch performance in previous years. So, she gladly provides alternatives ways to enjoy your coming week.
Dutch people generally don’t like Eurovision. The reason? Since 2004 we have never managed to even make it through the semi-finals. Quite a contrast to Sweden, which managed to win last year, so that Malmö has the honor of hosting the festival right now.
Obviously, we will never admit that our poor performance is the reason we dislike Eurovision. We rather say that we dislike the glitter suits, the stereotype music and the unfair voting for neighboring countries – even though we are guilty of the last ourselves as well. Please, as to comfort us, believe these excuses.
In any case: Eurovision is Holland’s national trauma. Better to be distracted with other activities – maybe even if you’re not Dutch.
If you prefer instrumental music, why not visit a concert of Lund University’s Brassband? The concert is on Sunday 12th at 16.00 in the University Aula and the theme is ‘Great-Britain’. Tickets are 50 SEK for students, only sold at the entrance.
On Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday night, you can even enjoy a mix of songs and play, as Kalmar Nation presents the spex “Leif Erikson – Party like it’s 999”. The play follows all Leif’s humorous and slightly absurd adventures, as he tries to discover the West. Kalmarspex is Lund’s only spex in English, so don’t miss it! But feel free to ignore the girl with the flute in the corner of the band. (Me.)
Rather be active yourself? On Saturday and Sunday, Lomma Beach will be the host to the 2013 Windfest, where you can try out several wind and water sports, for example kite surfing or wind surfing. You could also sign up for the beach volleyball tournament or just sit in the sand, watch and relax. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather! The Windfest is organized by LESS, Lund’s Extreme Sports Society.
I guess it’s unavoidable to still write something about Eurovision. For everyone who actually does like the phenomenon and is envious for missing the fun next door, Lund’s Municipality has organized several activities with the motto ‘We Party Too!’
For example, the volunteer organization Internationen organizes on Monday at 18.00 a party with free (!) vegetarian food, social activities and live music. Address: Stenkrossen, Kastanjegatan 13. Other activities include a Foodmarket on Mårtenstorget on Friday, an open air dance floor this Wednesday on Stortorget with try-out classes and shows and flashmobs at any place and time that you wouldn’t expect it. Even if you wonder what this all exactly has to do with Eurovision – I have no clue either – you can find the full program here.
Whether you’re a Eurovision lover or hater, I wish you a good week. But if you’re watching, please keep your fingers crossed for Holland.
We need it.
