‘Hygge’ is best described by the Danish allotment gardens, with their well-kept flower beds and romantic cottages. There have been films, songs and novels about this little piece of heaven and big part of Danish heritage. But things are changing. In former days, the allotments were a haven for the working class and the traditional way of life. Now, a new generation has moved in — and they want something different. How do you live so close to someone, when you have such different views on life? The chairman of the community is faced with an almost impossible task to bring people together: The younger generation wants bio-diversity — the older ones don’t care. The young want privacy behind their tall hedges — their older neighbors want shorter hedges, so they can talk and a have a beer together. The young are too busy to be part of this social life whilst this is a fundamental value for the elders — and the differences only get worse throughout the season. The conflicts are not confined to the gardens: the radio news constantly mentions the Danish and international society, making it obvious, that what takes place behind the hedges is very much like the outside world. Danish writer, singer and comedian Niels Hausgaard, takes us through the events with his well-known, humorous tone.
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