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Little Asia in Lund*

*originally published for The Newbie Guide to Sweden on May 27, 2020

What do you miss the most when you’re living far from home? For me, it’s 3Fs: Families, Friends and Food!

Coming from a country known for its distinctive and rich-in-flavour foods, there are times when I crave for a little taste of home in Sweden. Lucky for me, there are some Asian speciality shops and restaurants in Lund where I can find remedy whenever homesickness strikes.

Of course it’s not apple to apple if we compare them with the shops and restaurants back home, in terms of stock and variety. But it’s still good to have them here. Especially now, when travelling overseas is not recommended and visiting your family back home is not a reasonable option.

These places can help you bring a bit of taste of Asia to your kitchen:

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What’s On Lund?*

Despite its petite size, Lund is the home for many interesting regular events. From January to December, there are always some things going on in Lund. I put a compilation of events in Lund below so you can mark your calendar and plan everything in advance as Swedes do ☺

Lundaloppet

This is a race for all ages that has been organised since 1982 and is claimed as the largest exercise race in Skåne. Join more than a thousand runners in this annual event. Lundaloppet has three races: 850 metres for kids, 5 kilometres and 10 kilometres. It is like a running party in Lund’s IP where organisations set up their booths and provide foods, playground and even face painting.

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Things You Might Want to Know about Lund*

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Lunds Domkyrka before sunrise. Picture by Hayu Hamemayu.

It’s old, it’s small, yet it’s full of charm: It’s Lund!

Less known than cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö, Lund is actually one of the oldest cities in Sweden. Its roots can be traced back to the Uppåkra settlement from around 100 BC. For this reason, Lund is rich with history and remarkable landmarks. This small city is located in the Skåne province, the southernmost of Sweden, which was once part of Denmark before the Treaty of Roskilde was signed in 1658. Famous as a religious centre in the past, the city is now better known as a centre of education and innovation.

I’ve been a Lundensian for almost two years now and have been to other Swedish cities as well, but Lund is still my favourite. Below, I compile the most frequently asked questions about it. Continue reading “Things You Might Want to Know about Lund*” →

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10 Things You Should Know About Lund

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Sunrise over Lunds Domkyrka. Photo by Hayu Hamemayu

1. Lund is one of the oldest cities in Sweden, which can be traced back to Uppåkra settlement in around 100 BC.

2. Lund (and also other parts of Skåne) was once part of Denmark before the Treaty of Roskilde was signed in 1658.

3. Famous as a Christian town at that time, Lund used to have tens of churches scattered around the city, including the most prominent one: Lunds Domkyrka.

4. Lund was suffered from fires and on-and-off battles between Denmark and Sweden in the past. Luckily, the streets in Lund are still following the medieval layout until now. Continue reading “10 Things You Should Know About Lund” →

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