It may be over a year until Ringsted turns 1,000 years old. But the major planning is already underway.

There will be a focus on Ringsted as the city of kings when the city celebrates its 1,000-year anniversary in 2028. (Photo: © Sonja Iskov, Ritzau Scanpix) 11 minutes ago.

In Ringsted, preparations for what could be called a 1,000-year event for the city have begun.

The city will turn 1,000 years old in 2028, and that is certainly something to celebrate. Therefore, the city council has set aside 14 million kroner for the celebration, which will not be a quiet affair. Leading the effort will be Morten Bramming, who has good experience with such events from anniversaries in Skive and Holstebro.

- When I think of Ringsted, I think of the city of kings. In the period from around the year 1000 to 1600, the city is the place in Denmark where the kings meet. That is what we need to focus on, he says.

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Must get help from locals

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The celebration will take place over most of the year, but Morten Bramming has not yet decided exactly how it will happen. Local forces will help out.

- We are trying to reach out to cultural institutions, associations, and residents in the municipality to get their ideas, he says.

Mayor Andreas Karlsen from the Conservative Party says it is a celebration that should reach every corner of the municipality.

- We think it is a fantastic opportunity to focus on where we come from, celebrate our local history, and instill more pride in the citizens of Ringsted Municipality, he says.

And therefore, he also believes it is worth spending 14 million kroner on.

- Our approach is that if we are going to do this celebration, it should be done properly, and not just be a concert or two. It should be big, he says.

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