I chose this picture of people in Sweden celebrating the mid summer festival. I added a picture of the Swedish flag behind it to show were this celebration is held. Other European countries celebrate midsummer as well but Sweden has the most unique way. The Midsummer festival is held June 19th to June 26th. It is one of the most important holidays of the year in Sweden. The main celebration takes place on the first Friday, and traditional events include raising and dancing around a huge maypole. But before the maypole is raised, greens and flowers are collected and used to cover the entire pole. Raising and dancing around a maypole is an activity that attracts families and many others. After the man of the town have raised the maypole, they then dance around the pole listen to traditional music and some people even wear traditional folk costumes and many girls where crowns made of wild spring and wildflowers on their heads. I pick this picture to represents me for a few reasons. First, I am half Swedish and take much pride in that. Secondly, I had the opportunity last summer to visit Sweden and stay with some relatives; I grew to love the land where my family came from. Third, I have taken so much interest in the culture that they still hold in Sweden. After visiting there I want to learn more about how people in Sweden live now and the history of Sweden. Lastly, I would like my heritage to be a big part of my life, I hope to do study of abroad there and if I like living there, to maybe one day move there. This picture is me because its the land where my family came from a celebration my relatives take part of.
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