Conventions and Traditions in the Borderlands
Food and drink: The famous South Jutland hams and sausages hark back to the tradition of German
butchery. A special pride and joy of the farmers' wives in South Jutland was the "Sønderjysk Kaffebord",
(South Jutland Coffe Table) a treat with plentiful cakes and pies, which has almost disappeared today.
The Frisian influence is evident in classic dishes such as "pears, beans and bacon“.
Traditional Celebrations: Horse ring riding has a long standing tradition on both sides of the border, but only
in South Jutland at the „Ringriderfest“ festivals, where horse riders show their abilities, ring riding is being
celebrated on such a large scale.
At their traditional big Annual Gatherings („Jahrestreffen“ or “Årsmøder”) the German and Danish
The display of the flag - whether German, Danish, Schleswig-Holstein, or Frisian - is rare in Germany on
minorities emphasise their affiliation to the neighbouring country and their loyalty to the host country.
On the eve of Petritag (St. Peter’s Day), on 21 February, the Frisians on Rømø and in North Frisia hold
traditional festive balls with traditional Biike burning.
The display of the flag - whether German, Danish, Schleswig-Holstein, or Frisian - is rare in Germany on
private property. In Denmark, however, the Dannebrog is also hoisted on private occasions - other national
flags on the flagpole are prohibited here.