Swedish National Day & Midsummer Luncheon Celebration, Saturday 6 June 2026
On Saturday, 6 June 2026, SweCham was delighted to welcome members, partners, families, and friends of the Thai–Swedish community to our Swedish National Day & Midsummer Luncheon Celebration at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok.
This cherished gathering brought together guests to celebrate Swedish National Day and the joyful spirit of Midsummer, one of Sweden's most beloved traditions. The event offered a wonderful opportunity for the community to reconnect, strengthen relationships, and enjoy an afternoon filled with Swedish culture, traditions, and hospitality.
The festivities began with a lively flower crown-binding activity, where guests embraced the spirit of the Swedish summer by creating beautiful floral crowns. The celebration continued with a traditional Swedish Midsummer luncheon buffet featuring classic seasonal favourites, allowing guests to experience the flavours of Swedish cuisine.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was the traditional dance around the maypole, accompanied by classic Swedish summer songs. Guests enthusiastically joined in this treasured Midsummer tradition, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere filled with laughter and joyful memories. The programme also featured a Swedish–ThaiTrivia Challenge, bringing together knowledge of Sweden and Thailand in a friendly competition, followed by an exciting raffle draw with fantastic prizes generously contributed by our sponsors: Gowabi, Capella Bangkok, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, L'Oréal, Bartels, Plaza Premium Lounge, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Foreo, Nakhon Spa, and The Legend Chiang Rai Resort.
Throughout the event, guests enjoyed reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new members of the community, and celebrating the strong ties between Sweden and Thailand. The warm atmosphere, colourful flower crowns, Swedish summer decorations, and the enthusiasm of our guests perfectly captured the essence of a traditional Swedish Midsummer celebration.
SweCham would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make the celebration such a memorable success. Your presence, energy, and community spirit are what make this event one of the highlights of the SweCham calendar each year.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our Annual Partners, Event Sponsor: ORCA, Drink Sponsor: Absolut, In-kind Sponsors: Softa and Foreo, and all raffle partners for their generous support and contributions. Their commitment and partnership played an essential role in making the event possible.
A special thank you goes to all volunteers, supporters, and participants who helped bring Swedish traditions to life and shared the warmth of Midsummer with the wider Thai–Swedish community.
Thank you for being part of the SweCham community. We look forward to welcoming you again at our upcoming events throughout the year.
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