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12/9,10 Notice of recruitment for “Nordic Christmas Market by the Lake” 1

An outdoor market held during "Swedish Christmas Lucia Day" with the theme of "Lucia", a traditional event that is essential to Christmas in Sweden.We are looking for stallholders who would like to join us in enlivening this market, which has a large collection of Scandinavian brands and items, mainly from Sweden!

[Example of recruiting stores]
・People who sell Scandinavian and Swedish miscellaneous goods and books
・People who make handmade items and food with Scandinavian and Swedish themes, and people who can conduct workshops.
・Those who create works using natural materials and environmentally friendly materials with Scandinavian or Swedish motifs.

■ Date and time
 Saturday, December 2023th and Sunday, December 12th, 9 10:10-00:16 *Cancelled in case of rain

■Store opening format
Tent (2.5m x 2.5m)
*Includes 1800 table (W450xD700xH1mm)
*Thank you for your cooperation in setting up and tearing down.
*We do not allow cooking or sales in the tent.
*We are not recruiting kitchen cars.

■ Store opening fee
 2,500 yen / day (5-20 stores planned)

■ Application deadline
 Wednesday, November 2023, 11 *Deadline will close as soon as capacity is reached.

[Applications have closed.Thank you for all your applications! ]

Date October 2023th (Sat) and 12th (Sun), 9
Time 10:00 - 16:00
Place metsa aukio
Remarks ■ Application flow
①Please contact us below with your desired date of opening.
[Application / Inquiry] metsavillage@moomin-monogatari.co.jp
②We will reply to you with store opening requirements and application documents.
③After internal screening, we will notify you whether or not you can open a store.
*We may refuse to open a store if there are many requests.
* If you cancel after the store opening is confirmed, you will be charged a cancellation fee (the same amount as the store opening fee).

Attention point

Metsä Village, one of the largest Scandinavian lifestyle facilities in Japan

In a rich natural environment surrounded by forests and lakes, you can enjoy shopping at the market, dining at restaurants and cafes, workshops and lake activities.
Adjacent is Moominvalley Park, where you can experience the world of Moomin stories.

357-0001 Miyazawa, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture 327-6
・ Approximately 262km from Ken-O Expressway Sayama Hidaka Interchange via Prefectural Road 5.4
・ Approximately 218km from Ken-O Expressway Ome Interchange via Prefectural Road 11
* When using the car navigation system, it is recommended that you enter "Miyazawa 27-44", which is the entrance to the "metsä parking lot".

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Held at the same time as “Swedish Christmas Lucia Day”!

A special event themed around "Lucia", a traditional event that is essential to Christmas in Sweden. Only on Saturday, December 12th, the children will perform a chorus of Swedish Christmas songs and Lucia classical songs, and the Swedish ambassador will also be in attendance.

In addition, there are sales of decorative replicas used by the Vikings, the ancestors of the Scandinavian people, live performances of the folk instrument ``koukin'', which brings back memories of Scandinavia at the time, talk shows and workshops, and other opportunities to casually enjoy Viking culture. There are also programs where you can touch on things!

Cooperation: Embassy of Sweden, Viking Association of Japan

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Past event “Lakeside Scandinavian Market”

An outdoor market where you can enjoy the local Scandinavian atmosphere and once-in-a-lifetime encounters.A large collection of goods from famous Scandinavian brands, miscellaneous goods, crafts, vintage, food, and items made with natural and environmentally friendly materials.

■ Click here for details
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