Programme for the day
1.00 pm – Parade
The celebrations begin with a parade. The School of Business, Economics and Law Student Union sets off from the School of Business, Economics and Law, while the Sahlgrenska Academy Student Union departs from Hvilla Medici. The groups meet at Götaplatsen and continue together to the Garden Society.
Student associations from all five student unions take part, with music and dance performances along the route.
2.00 pm – The Garden Society
The stage programme features performances by choirs, orchestras and student associations from across the University. Speeches will also be given by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and the Chair of the University of Gothenburg Student Unions.
Performers include Bolagsstämmorna from the School of Business, Economics and Law Student Union; Göteborgs Medicinska Sångarcorps Corus Acusticus from the Sahlgrenska Academy Student Union; Stella Academica och The Greatest Showfrom the Göta Student Union; and the Academic Choir and Chalmers manskör.
3.00 pm – Rowing competition
The day ends by the canal next to the Garden Society, where 6–8 teams compete in an exciting rowing race. May the best student association win!
A student tradition since the early 20th century
Valborg celebrations at the University of Gothenburg date back to the early 20th century. The Garden Society has long been a central venue and remains so today, as students and the public gather to welcome spring with music, singing and traditions.
This year, some traditions are returning in a new form. For several decades, a so-called “tug-of-war rowing” event was held, where teams competed in connected boats. While that tradition is not being revived, it has inspired a new rowing competition featuring teams from across the University.
The arrangement will be photographed.
