The Aarhus Festival � a 10 day cultural extravaganza

From 31 August � 9 September, Aarhus, the capital of Jutland takes on a new character when hundreds of artists and performers descend upon the city. The Aarhus festival has gone from strength to strength since its introduction in 1965 and is now one of the largest cultural events in Scandinavia. It has a different theme each year and in 2007 it is time for �In Motion�.

The programme encompasses a variety of arts including dance, theatre, exhibitions, opera, sports and children�s activities. �In Motion� will touch on more than just physical events like dance and gymnastics, it will also address other states of �In Motion� as in �Where are we going? which will be raising issues of self-development, the community and other thought-provoking aspects.

The Festival opens at Musikhuset Concert Hall, with a performance of �Le Sacre du Printemps�. The ballet will be enhanced by a simultaneous and quite extraordinary 3D display by media artist Klaus Obermeier.

But most of all, The Aarhus Festival is something the entire family will enjoy. New for this year is that one area will be dedicated to 12-17 years under the heading �Smells Like Teens�. For the 6-10 year olds there is a Carnival and for the rest of us there will be a magical theatre performance by Enrique Vargas, �The Meal�, yes, you will have a full meal � but blindfolded!!! Each evening head for Bispetorv Square, where the World Stage presents a variety of performances from Japan, Senegal, Bulgaria and � of course, Denmark.

Take in the entire programme on www.aarhusfestuge.dk � and book early! How can I get there? It is easy.

Ryanair is offering low fares from Stansted directly to Aarhus Airport twice a day. The airline also offers direct flights Dublin-Billund in the heart of Jutland, from where there is a coach connection to Aarhus. www.ryanair.com and www.billund-airport.com

Sterling Airlines are offering a connection from Gatwick to Billund in the heart of Jutland, with a 90-minute coach transfer to Aarhus after each flight. www.sterling.dk and www.billund-airport.com

Wishing to take get together with friends or family and take your own car? DFDS Seaways offer direct sailings throughout the year from Harwich to Esbjerg. www.dfds.co.uk

For more information on Aarhus, take a look at www.visitaarhus.com For more on Denmark including hotel booking: www.visitdenmark.com Good photos to be found on: images.visitdenmark.com - search word: Aarhus

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To Editors

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Astrid Ruffhead, Press Officer VisitDenmark Tel: 020 7201 3976 Email: ar@visitdenmark.com