The cheerful notes from the Danish Naval Band mixed with the sound of happy voices when “Under Sail For 1000 Years” welcomed its patroness. On the pier in Odense crowds of people had gathered to catch a glimpse of the Princess before she entered the red stage and opened the event.
Before the Princess opened the festival, speeches were given by Bendt Bendtsen, Minister for Economic and Business Affairs, Rear Admiral Nils Wang, Admiral Danish Fleet, Jan Boye, Mayor of Odense and Steffen Møller, Project Leader for “Under Sail For 1000 Years”.
In his speech Admiral Danish Fleet, Rear Admiral Nils Wang said that he was very happy with the Danish Navy’s participation in “Under Sail For 1000 Years”, since it combines usefullness with pleasure.
Her Highness Princess Alexandra,
countess of Frederiksborg and Rear
Admiral Nils Wang, Admiral Danish
Fleet listen to the speeches.
Photo: Martin Pedersen, RDN |
“I hope many will use the opportunity to learn more about the tasks of the Danish Navy. We are definitely ready to present everything”, said the Rear Admiral.
Following the official opening of ”Under Sail For 1000 Years” the Danish Naval Band kickstarted the festival with their version of “Anchors Aweigh”. Ahead lie five eventful days for both organisers, participants and visitors.
More information and a detailed programme for “Under Sail For 1000 Years” is available at the website:
http://www.forsejl.dk