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Halli’s Comments
Copenhagen, Denmark same band on his arm the Jewish people were made to wear.
The Danes are a kind, compassionate people.
By Halli Moore George Jensen is another famous name to come out
of Denmark and is synonymous with excellent Danish
The most famous person decorative art and design. Copenhagen has been blessed
in the history of Denmark with interesting people. Hans Christian Andersen, Soeren
is, of course, Hans Christian Kirkegaard, H. C. Oersted, Neils Finsen, Neils Bohr and, of
Anderson. The most famous course, George Jensen and these people have left their mark,
landmark in Copenhagen not only in Copenhagen but in the world.
is the little Mermaid; H. C. Fortunately, the finest historical buildings were not
Anderson’s fairy-tale about damaged during the war and is testimony to over one
the youngest daughter of the thousand years of history written in its cobbled squares and
Sea King. Actually, The Little copper spires, buildings, streets and parks. There are many
Mermaid was published in museums and galleries; the wonderful Tivoli Gardens and the
1837. In 1904 a Danish brewer, Carl Jacobson saw Hans oldest monarchy in the world in residence makes this a very
Beck’s ballet performance of the Little Mermaid and was so The Little Mermaid, sitting at Langelinie Pier in the interesting place to visit. There are many attractions to suit
thrilled by it, he ordered a statue built in honor of the story. water is Denmark’s biggest tourist attraction and has been every taste. You will never tire of Copenhagen. It is a very
Edward Ericson created the statue and modeled the head and the symbol of Copenhagen since 1913. More than a million modern city whose interesting past comfortably blends with
torso after his wife, Eline. people visit her every year. She is half human, half fish the latest trends in architecture, fashion and design. It is one
and unfortunately has been the object of vandalism for 40 of the most beautiful cities in the world with its waterside
years. Her head has been cut off, her right arm was cut off; backdrop, dynamic new buildings and very exciting shops.
she was thrown off her rock; but each time this happens,
The mother tongue is Danish, which is closely related
Memories the statue is restored. She is beautiful; actually, very small, to Swedish and Norwegian, but most Danes speak English
approximately 4 feet high; a not to be missed attraction when
very well. I was fascinated by this city and so will you be.
visiting Copenhagen. In 2003 she was 90 years old. Their pickled herring is the best in the world!!!
By Jack Kulick During World War Two. The Danes saved many people
from the Nazis. It is said that the King of Denmark wore the Halli Moore is a resident of The Palms.
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