Culture Society 

WELCOME TO BELADANIA!

Founded in April 2020, BELADANIA Culture Society aims at promoting  sustainable development of cultures through dialogue and cooperation between civil society, business and academia from Nordic and Baltic states, including Belarus. Our projects span from a common historical legacy and cultural heritage to the challenges of cultures in an increasingly globalised world. We believe in culture as an essential component in international relations.

BELADANIA’s mission since its establishment has been to become a platform for exchange of knowledge and experience between local communities, young people, educational and business organisations.

This would not be possible without all the wonderful people who have dedicated their time and endless amount of effort to make it happen. Our core team consists of highly qualified professionals committed to creating a permanent long-term hub for knowledge exchange and networking as a practical tool for civil society, business and academia. 

OUR LOGO

Beladania’s Crown logo pays tribute to the historical and cultural legacy of both Belarus and Denmark. Its prototype is  «Råd» («Рада»), a tradition of democratic assemblies which where historically widespread in the Belarusian cities as a result of their contacts with the Nordic people.

The logo is designed to denote wisdom, equality and humanism as the major prerequisites for our collaboration within the society.

Every pillar of the Crown is a person. The space in front of the Crown stands for openness and trust.

Beladania logo is designed by Brand Lane ApS

Farvel, "Hviderusland"! Hej, Belarus!

On March 18th, 2021 the name "Belarus" was adopted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark as the official name of the country in Danish. 

We encourage to use the modern country name Belarus instead of  outdated terms like 'Byelorussia' and 'Hviderusland'.

“I have visited Minsk three times. I met extreme kindness in the beautiful and interesting city – and I do want to return some day.

Sophia, the daughter of a Polotsk prince, was born in 1140 – and later became Queen of Denmark.

I have written a book about this fascinating woman”.

Birgitte Hammer

- author, historian