The huge forests of Sweden possess each magnificence and tranquility – but in addition drama and mystique. Sweden invitations vacationers to find the nation’s myth-filled forest in a spellbinding audio story written by internationally famend creator John Ajivde Lindqvist, solely out there within the Swedish forest. By means of the brief story, guests obtain an immersive expertise of the nation’s enchanted nature – house to a few of the world’s most well-known folkloric beings.
See a video trailer of the story: https://youtube/X2nLmi6dCIE
For hundreds of years, the Swedish individuals have informed supernatural tales to assist make sense of occasions that might not be defined by way of logic alone. The fog sweeping throughout the meadows was the fairies dancing, and the roaring brook was ‘the Nixie’ luring girls and youngsters into the water. This has resulted in a wealthy mythological world that includes a few of the world’s most well-known creatures all born in Sweden’s huge, deep forests. Nonetheless right now, the intersection of nature and supernatural play an vital position in Swedish storytelling and with 70% of the nation coated by forest, it’s no marvel myths determine so prominently in Sweden’s collective creativeness.
Ajivde Lindqvist’s new audio story Kiln brings the mythic Swedish nature to life, seducing listeners deeper and deeper into the woods. The story is skilled within the first particular person, inviting listeners to actually stroll within the footsteps of a personality who encounters the enchanting ‘Huldra’, a forest nymph from Swedish folklore. Nevertheless, these trying to expertise the haunting story for themselves can solely accomplish that if current within the Swedish forest. A geo-restriction has been applies to make the story absolutely immersive, inviting the listener to find the thriller of Sweden with all their senses.
“The supernatural has at all times performed a task in Swedish tradition. It’s greater than only a backdrop to the crime tales and Nordi noir films which have made the nation well-known”, says John Avid Lindqvist. “Now, the world is welcome to find it for themselves in a really immersive expertise. As a horror creator, after I enter a forest, ai solely want a glimpse of the darkish aspect of a stone or the knots of a tree to set off my creativeness. Nature appears to return alive and lures you to return after it.”
The audio story brings Sweden’s wealthy folklore to life. An increasing number of individuals journey to Sweden, attracted by its unspoilt pure landscapes and progressive way of life, as depicted in so many in style TV sequence, books, and movies. For instance, literary pilgrims journey to stroll within the footsteps of Lisbeth Salander, the heroine from the a lot cherished Millennium trilogy, by Swedish creator Stieg Larsson.
“Taking a look at what vacationers are in search of when planning a vacation, many have a need to find one thing new. We wish to encourage the world to return and expertise one thing utterly totally different,” says Nils Persson, Chief Advertising Officer, Go to Sweden. “The Swedish forests have traditionally been house to many desirable creatures, now we wish to introduce the world to their spellbinding stunning house … when you dare.”
For individuals who dare, the geo-restricted audio story is accessible without cost on Go to Sweden’s web site. Right here, guests also can uncover the perfect areas for experiencing the story, plus be taught concerning the totally different mythological creatures from Swedish folklore.
Come, be spellbound by Sweden; the place fairy tales, tradition, and nature meet.
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For additional info, please contact: Melinda Martino, PR Director at Go to Sweden US, melinda.martino@visitsweden.com (+1)-917-340-9330
In regards to the creator, John Avid Lindqvist
Worldwide bestselling creator, John Avid Lindqvist is sometimes called the “Swedish Stephen King”. His most outstanding works embrace Let the Proper One In – now a brand new TV sequence – and Border, which had been each made into movies that acquired high honors at movie festivals, together with Tribeca Movie Competition and Cannes Movie Competition. His thrilling tales combine Nordic noir, social realism and supernatural horror and have captured audiences in additional than 30 nations. Since his debut novel in 2004, Let the Proper One In, he has printed 20 novels, brief tales and dramatic works. His books are printed in 33 nations, together with Australia, China, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, France, and United States.
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