Videos
Fiona Ross and Martijn Quinn explain plans for Scottish event on Danish TV
Folkemødet promotional video
Bustling Allinge streets (video Brendan O’Hara)
Music on the Folkemødet main stage
Press articles
“We Create the Framework – You Create the Debate”
The new director of Folkemødet, Signe Saabye Ottosen sets out her vision for Denmark’s largest democracy festival. For her democracy isn’t abstract or academic – it’s deeply practical. “Democracy isn’t something you have – it’s something you do”.
“A Scottish delegation visited the People's Festival this year with one thing in mind: they want to have their own People's Festival.”
“Greater citizen participation means decisions are made that are more reflective of society.”
“Politicians carry a greater responsibility than ever to act as a counterweight to division. In that context folkemødet serves a timely and meaningful role.”
Images
Martijn Quinn speaks with the director of Folkemødet, Signe Saabye Ottosen
Smiles from the Scots as they receive a tour from Fiona Ross
One of the many fun activities hosted by Folkemødet!
Scottish delegation discussing festival
Scots visit t-shirt dying stall in Youth Square
Audience participation in large event
Young people greet robot walking through the festival
View of multiple boats being used as event spaces in Allinge harbour