My Danish History - with author and journalist Erkan Özden

Name: My Danish History - with author and journalist Erkan Özden
Start: 2026-10-08T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Askov Højskole

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 · 15:00

Askov Højskole, Vejen · 150 kr. · ≈ 20 €

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My Danish History - with author and journalist Erkan Özden — Askov Højskole, Vejen

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Author and journalist Erkan Özden draws on his book "Small Men with Big Hands - Child of a Guest Worker".

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About the venue: Askov Højskole

Askov Højskole is one of Denmark's oldest and best-known folk high schools, founded in 1865. Situated in the small town of Askov near Vejen, it has long been a central institution in the Danish folk high school movement. The school hosts courses, lectures and cultural events for both short and extended stays.

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About: Erkan Özden

Erkan Özden is a Danish journalist, author and public speaker of Turkish heritage. He has been a news anchor on DR's TV Avisen since 2014, and previously served as a US correspondent based in Washington and as a reporter in conflict and disaster zones. His book "Min historie" traces his family's migration from Turkey to Denmark and reflects on growing up as part of the first Danish-born generation.