Mörrum National Day
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A market day in Mörrum with netting in the river.
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The traditional Mörrum's National Day, always arranged on May 11, is a mixture the traditional netting in the river Mörrum, but also a funfair, pony rides and much more.
The market is popularly known as 'May 11'. The reason for this is that the Gregorian calendar was introduced in 1753. Before 1753, salmon fishing and the associated market began on Walpurgis Night. This means that there has been a market in Mörrum on May 11 since 1753.
The market is popularly known as 'May 11'. The reason for this is that the Gregorian calendar was introduced in 1753. Before 1753, salmon fishing and the associated market began on Walpurgis Night. This means that there has been a market in Mörrum on May 11 since 1753.