Ung i Norden – taler fra Kulturmødet Mors 2025

Her finder du fem taler fra Kulturmødet Mors 2025. Talerne er på dansk, færøsk, islandsk og engelsk og giver hver især et indblik i at være ung i vores nordiske nabolande.
Du kan læse og lytte til talerne - og blive inspireret af vores tilhørende øvelser.

I august 2025 samlede Røst en flok unge nordiske talere i forbindelse med Kulturmødet Mors. I dagene optil Kulturmødet arbejdede deltagerne intensivt på at skrive taler – og på selve Kulturmødet blev talerne holdt ved flere forskellige arrangementer.
Hver tale giver et indblik i ungeliv i vores nabolande.

Du kan læse talerne på siden her og lytte til dem her.

Hvis du vil arbejde videre med talerne, kan du finde undervisningsmateriale tilpasset talerne herunder:

Projektet blev til med støtte fra VOLT – Nordisk Kulturkontakt.

Helga Nína Haraldsdóttir

Island

Hæ ég heiti Helga Nina og mig langar að gefa ykkur innsýn inn í minn heim og segia ykkur frá því hvernig lífið er eftir menntaskóla í dag. Að lokni menntaskólagöngu finnur maður oft fyrir blöndu af spennu og ótta. Við stígum út úr kunnulegu umhverfi og stöndum allt í einu frammi fyrir heimi sem er fullur af valkostum. 

Samfélagið segir okkur að um nítján ara aldur eigum við að vita hver við erum og hvert við stefnum. Það getur verið yfirþyrmandi því að sannleikurinn er sá að mjög fáir vita það á þessum aldri.

Þú hefur kanski sagt við börnin þín eða ættingja, veldu bara eitt það eru endalausir möguleikar en það er nefnilega málið hvernig eigum við að velja bara eitt. Sumir frjósa í þessari stöðu og vona að rétta leiðin birtist þeim ef þeir bíða nógu lengi.

Ég skil vel að fólk hugsi svona en þá er einmitt fullkomið tækifæri til að prófa nýja hluti og finna hvar þitt áhugasvið liggur.

Fyrir marga getur það til dæmis haft mjög jákvæð áhrif að ferðast eftir menntaskóla. Þegar við hittum fólk með ólíkan bakgrunn og lærum um aðrar menningar, fáum við breiðari sýn á lífið. Að mínu mati getur það verið jafn mikilvægur skóli og hvaða nám sem er.

Ég hef líka lært að ástríða er sjaldnast eitthvað sem bara fellur í fangið á manni. Hún er eitthvað sem við byggjum upp með því að fylgja áhuga okkar. I hvert skipti sem ég hef prófað eitthvað nýtt hef ég lært meira um sjálfa mig og hvað mér finnst skemmtilegt. Þú þarft ekki að vita endapunktin til að taka fyrsta skrefið.

Ég hef sjálf upplifað þetta í eigin lífi í gegnum mömmu mína. Hún flutti út aðeins 16 ára gömul og fékk í raun aldrei tækifæri til að fara í háskóla þannig að hún þurfti að velja störf sem hentuðu hennar aðstæðum betur. 

Í dag er hún yoga kennari, hundasnyrtir, naglafræðingur og starfsmaður í fataverslun. Fjögur algjörlega ólík störf en hún er ánægð í hverju starfi vegna þess að hún fylgdi sínum áhugamálum og valdi hluti sem gera hana hamingjusama.

Þessi hugsun er mér mikilvæg því ég sé marga vini mína glíma við þessa pressu. Mörgum finnst þeir vera dragast aftur úr ef þeir vita ekki strax draumastarfið sitt. Aðrir bera sig saman við þá sem virðast hafa allt á hreinu en sannleikurinn er sá að það eru allir að reyna finna ut úr hlutunum. 

Þessi krafa um að vera með fullkomna framtíðaráætlun svona ung er ósanngjörn. Við eigum að leyfa okkur að prófa ólíka hluti án þess að óttast mistök. Ef eitthvað kveikir áhuga þinn taktu þá skref í þá átt. Þú gætir uppgötvað hæfileika, ástríður eða jafnvel starfsvettvang sem þú bjóst aldrei við.

Það er í lagi að vita ekki strax hvert þú stefnir. Það sem skiptir máli er að halda áfram að læra og skapa sér tækifæri innan sýns áhugasviðs. Enginn annar getur sagt þér nákvæmlega hver þú átt að verða.

Þannig að lokum til allra sem líða eins og þeir séu týndir eftir menntaskóla þá eruð þið ekki eftir á. Takið litlu skrefin og fylgið því sem kveikir áhuga ykkar þannig munuð þið móta framtíð og umhverfi sem ykkur líður vel í.

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Engelsk oversættelse:

Hi, my name is Helga Nina and i want to give you a insight into my world and share with you what life after highschool is like today. Finishing school often comes with a mix of excitement and fear. 

We step out of a familiar environment and suddenly face a world full of choices. Society tells us that by the age of nineteen we should know who we are and where where we are going. But the truth is very few people know that at this age. Maybe you have said to your children or nephews, just choose something there are endless possibilities., But that is the challenge, right? How are we supposed to pick just one path? Some people freeze and hope the right path will appear if they wait long enough. I completely understand that feeling, but this is actually the perfect moment to try new things and discover what really interests you.

For many taking some time to travel after high school can have a very positive impact. When we meet people from new backgrounds and learn about other cultures we gain a broader view of life. In my opinion, that can be just as valuable as any formal education. I have also learned that passion is rearly something that just falls in to your lap. Every time i have tried something new, I have learned more about myself and what I truly enjoy. You do not need to know the final destination before taking the first step. I have seen this in my own life through my mom. She moved out when she was 16 years old and never really had the opportunity to go to university so she had to choose jobs that where more suitable for her situation. 

Today she is a yoga teacher, a dog groomer, a nail technician, and she also works in a clothing store. Four completely different jobs yet she is happy in every single one of them. Why? Because she followed her passions and choose things that make her feel happy.

This idea is important to me because I see many of my friends struggling with the pressure to have everything figured out. Some feel like they are falling behind if they do not know their dream job yet. Others compare themselves to people who seem to ,have it all together., But the truth is everyone is just trying to figure things out in their own way.

The expectation to have a perfect life plan at such a young age is simply unfair. We should allow ourselves to try different things without being afraid of making mistakes. If something sparks your interest, take a step in that direction. You might discover talents, passions, or even career paths you never expected.

It is okay not to know exactly where you are headed. What matters is to keep learning, exploring, and creating opportunities in areas that interest you. No one else can decide for you who you are supposed to be.

So to everyone who feels a little lost after high school, you are not behind. You are just getting started. Take small steps, follow your curiosity and you will shape a future and an environment that makes you feel happy.

Herleivur Olafsson Davidsen

Færøerne

Hej, jeg hedder Herleivur, jeg er 22 år og kommer fra Færøerne.
Dagligt læser jeg på HF, så er jeg også frivillig hos Samaritterne og det nationale beredskab som drone teknikker og pilot.

Jeg vil tale om unge og alkohol, for det er et problem, jeg ser rigtig meget af som samarit. Mange unge drikker alt for meget, de er så fulde, at de ikke engang kan stå på benene. Nogle lægger sig bare til at sove udenfor, og vi må bære dem hen til vores base. 

En oplevelse, jeg aldrig glemmer, var da en mand kom og sagde, at der lå en fuld dreng på en parkeringsplads. Jeg tænkte, at det nok var en 16–17-årig. Men da vi kom frem,var det en 13-årig dreng. Det første jeg tænkte var. “Kender jeg ham, der ligger der?”. Han var helt væk. Han havde kastet op over sig selv og var drivvåd. Men desværre overraskede det mig ikke, fordi unge begynder at drikke allerede i den alder. Drengen har drukket hver weekend i mindst et år, selvom han kun er et barn.

Alkohol har altid været et problem på Færøerne. Jeg kender det også fra min egen familie, hvor flere har haft problemer med både alkohol og piller. Derfor mener jeg, det er vigtigt, at vi tør tale om, hvordan vi kan gøre det bedre.

Vi har prøvet ungdomshuse, alkoholfrie barer og at få politiet til at snakke med de unge. Men ærligt talt – det virker ikke godt nok. Ungdomshusene bliver ofte bare et sted, hvor de unge mødes, inden man skal videre ud at drikke. De alkoholfrie bare er en god idé, men de tiltrækker ikke nok unge endnu. Og når politiet siger, at vi ikke må drikke, får vi bare mere lyst. Det er lidt ligesom, da vi var børn og fik at vide, at vi ikke måtte tage slik i skabet – så fik vi bare endnu mere lyst til det.

Så hvad kan vi gøre? Jeg tror løsningen ligger i bedre oplysning. I stedet for bare at sige “du må ikke drikke”, skal vi lære de unge, hvordan man drikker ansvarligt. Hvad procenterne betyder. Hvad der kan ske, når en ung person drikker for meget, og hvordan unge i værste tilfælde kan blive påvirket til at tage stoffer, når de er fulde. På den måde kan vi hjælpe dem til at træffe kloge valg, i stedet for at de lærer det på den hårde måde. 

Jeg håber, vi alle sammen kan arbejde for, at unge får et sundere forhold til alkohol – for ingen 13-årig skal ende som den dreng, jeg fandt på parkeringspladsen. 

Tak for ordet. 

Ísak Rökkvi Davíðsson

Island

Hi, my name is Ísak

I stand before you today to talk about something that is challenging but necessary to share. It’s a story about how we treat one another, and how we can change our attitudes and behavior so that we can prevent lives from being lost to violence.

Violence amongst the youth in Iceland is on the rise. It is not just about statistics or newspaper headlines. It is about real lives, families, and communities. And it is about a girl named Bryndís Klara, who once walked the same school halls as I did. Bryndís was young, full of potential, and loved by many. Her life was taken in an act of senseless violence. 

When it happened, it shook us all. Suddenly, violence was not just something you read about or heard on the news, it was personal, close and devastating.

Iceland is often thought of as one of the safest countries, one where children walked home from school without fear, and parents rarely worried about their safety. But in recent years, that image has been challenged. Fights, gang activity, and the easy access to weapons, such as knives, have brought a new and darker reality. The loss of Bryndís Klara was not just a singular event: it was part of a trend that shows us how easily safety can give out to fear.

Today we face a choice. Do we let violence become normalized among the youth, or do we choose another path? I believe the answer lies not in fear or hate but in what comes after tragedy. Bryndís’ parents showed us this. Instead of meeting violence with anger, they spoke of kindness, love, and building up instead of tearing down. That is a powerful reminder: change begins not just with laws and policies, but with how we treat one another every single day.

And this is where you, here in Denmark, come in. You might wonder: why should Iceland’s struggle matter to you? The truth is, youth violence is not limited by borders. The challenges we face in Iceland mirror what many countries in Europe are seeing: young people feeling lost, angry, or disconnected, and turning to violence as an answer. We all share a responsibility, to listen, to support, and to act before anger turns into tragedy.

The future does not have to be darker. It can be brighter if we commit to creating a culture of respect, where being strong means lifting others up, not putting them down. I encourage all of you to reflect on your own communities, your own schools, your own workplaces and  your own friend groups. Ask yourself: am I building up, or am I tearing down? 

The way to fight violence is not with more violence, but with kindness, responsibility, and the courage to care.

So let us choose that path together across all borders. Let us honor Bryndís Klara’s memory not with silence, but with change.

Thank you.

Marjun Eyðunsdóttir Joensen

Færøerne

Hey eg eiti Marjun, eg gangi síðsta árið á miðnámi, og skal skjótt taka støðu til, hvat kemur eftir miðnámstíðina.

Eg eri ein ungur føroyingur, og sum nógvir aðrir, noyðist eg kanska skjótt at flyta úr Føroyum, tí útbúgvingar og bústaðar møguleikarnir ikki eru nøktandi. 

Hóast tað merkir nógv fyri meg at bera mentanina víðari, loysir tað seg ofta betri at flyta úr Føroyum, um ein ætlar at fáa hægri útbúgving.

Mentan er ikki bara nakað, sum vit goyma í einum skríni og lata standa ónortið; Hon er ein livandi partur av okkum. Hon má mennast og broytast fyri at liva víðari.

Mánadagin koyrdi eg gjøgnum alla Danmark – frá Keypmannahavn til Mors. Tað er ein langur túrur. Tá eg sat har í bilinum og hugdi út yvir danska landslagið, fór eg at kenna meg lítlan. Tað er lætt at gloyma, hvussu smá vit í veruleikanum, tá vit eru úti í heiminum.

Hevur tú nakrantíð verið til ein felagssang, har ein tjóðsangur fyllir rúmið, og kent hvussu serligt tað er at eiga nakað, sum øll kunnu deila og einast um?

Ella at vera til midnáttarsang á føroyska tjóðardegnum, Ólavsøka, tá sangurin “Eitt sunnukvøld í plantasjuni” rungar um alla havnina. Um tað skal umsetast til danskt, hevði tað nokk svarað til “Danmark” hjá Shu-Bi-Dua.

Tá eru øll saman.

Og í eina løtu er alt fyrigivið, og vit eru bara menniskju.

Men vit mugu ansa eftir, at henda kenslan ikki dettur burtur. Fleiri føroyingar, serliga tey ungu, flyta niður til Danmarkar. Tað er ikki so løgið – har er størri útboð av útbúgving og arbeiði. Men trupulleikin er, at nógv ikki koma aftur. Orsøkin er einføld: tað er ov dýrt at búgva í Føroyum. Leiga og húsaprísir gera tað torført hjá ungum at byrja lívið aftur her, hóast tey kanska ynskja tað. Soleiðis missa vit næstan ein heilan ættarliðsbólk.

Hetta er ikki bara ein sosial avbjóðing – tað er eisini ein búskaparlig og mentanarlig hóttan. Um vit missa okkara ungu, missa vit arbeiðsmegi og framtíðar leiðarar. Men vit missa eisini mentanararv og samleika, tí tað eru tey ungu, sum skulu bera hann víðari.

At víðari bera siðir og mentan er ein stór uppgáva, men eisini ein ábyrgd. Ein ábyrgd sum vit øll eiga at taka á okkum. Vit noyðast at lofta føroyska ungdóminum og geva teimum orsøk til at halda fast í sínum rótum.

Kanska mugu vit eisini tora at seta spurningin til danir: hví kennir næstan eingin teirra nakað til okkum? Vit eru ein partur av sama ríki, men hóast tað, vita flestu danir lítið og onki um føroyska søgu, siðir ella mentan. 

Mentanin livir ikki í skrínum – hon livir í okkum. Og at halda fast í teimum ungu, er ikki bara at bjarga arbeiðsmegini, men at bjarga sjálvum Føroyum.

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Engelsk oversættelse

Hi, my name is Marjun. I’m in my final year of college, and soon I’ll have to decide what comes after.

I’m a young Faroese, and like many others i may soon have to leave the Faroe Islands, because education and housing opportunities are not good enough. 

Even though it means a lot to me to carry on our culture, it often makes more sense to move away if you want to pursue higher education.

Culture is not something we lock away in a box and leave untouched; it is a living part of us that must grow and evolve in order to survive.

On Monday, I drove across all of Denmark – from Copenhagen to Mors. It’s a long trip, and as I sat in the car looking out over the Danish landscape, I started to feel small. It’s easy to forget how few we Faroese are in reality when we’re out in the world.

Have you ever joined in a communal song, where the national anthem fills the room, and felt how powerful it is to own something that unites us all?

Or stood at midnight singing on Faroese national day, Ólavsøka, when the song “Eitt sunnukvøld í plantasjuni” echoes across the whole capital? If it were translated into Danish, it might be compared to “Danmark” by Shu-Bi-Dua.

In that moment, everyone is together.

And for a little while, everything is forgiven, and we are simply human.

But we must be careful that this feeling doesn’t disappear. More and more Faroese, especially young people, move to Denmark. It’s not surprising – there are more opportunities for education and work there. The problem is that many don’t return. The reason is simple: it’s too expensive to live in the Faroe Islands. Rent and housing prices make it hard for young people to settle back here, even if they want to. This way, we risk losing an entire generation.

This is not just a social challenge – it is also an economic and cultural threat. If we lose our youth, we lose labor, innovation and future leaders. But we also lose cultural heritage and identity, because it is the youth who must carry it forward.

Passing on traditions and culture is a huge task, but also a responsibility we all must share. We need to support Faroese youth, give them reasons to hold on to their roots.

Maybe we also need to dare ask the Danes: why do so few of them know anything about us? We are part of the same kingdom, yet most Danes know little to nothing about Faroese history, traditions, and culture. 

Culture doesn’t live in boxes – it lives in us. And holding on to our young people is not only about saving our workforce, but about saving the Faroe Islands themselves.

Lano Ares Taha Karim

Island

Good day everyone, my name is Lano and I want to ask you something: what’s the first thing you do when you wake up?

If you said “I check my phone,” you’re definitely not alone. Most of us do it. I know I do it.

We open our eyes, grab the phone, and start scrolling. Before we even say “good morning” to anyone in real life, we’ve already seen 20 different posts, a couple of messages, and maybe even some bad news.

Now, there are good sides to this. Social media connects us right away. You can wake up and instantly know what your friends were doing last night, what’s happening in the world, or see something funny that makes you smile. Sometimes, for me, a motivational post or a message from my friends can give me a little boost to start my day.

But let’s be honest — there’s also a bad side to that. Reaching for the glowing blue light screen of death first thing when you wake up is not the best thing you can do. Studies show that blue light reduces melatonin and tricks your brain into thinking it’s the middle of the day when it’s not.

Now, I don’t know about you guys but when the wave of blue light hits me in the morning it makes me feel something. I feel like I’m heavier in a way therefore making it harder to get out of bed. I also feel like I’m more tired than I should be throughout the day therefore making it harder for me to achieve my goals.

Which brings us to the problem of focus. Mornings are when your brain is most clear. It’s your chance to set the tone for the whole day. But if the first thing you do is scroll, your mind gets cluttered and foggy before you’ve even gotten out of bed. Notifications, news, memes, videos — all fighting for your attention. Suddenly, you’re not in control of your morning anymore. 

And let’s not forget stress. Waking up to a bunch of messages, school/work emails, or world news can make you feel overwhelmed before you’ve even brushed your teeth. Your body goes from sleeping to stressed in seconds. No wonder so many people say they feel anxious in the mornings. 

So what can we do about it? I’m not here to say “delete social media” or “throw away your phone.” That’s not realistic. Social media isn’t bad — it’s just powerful. So here’s a thought: what if we gave ourselves just the first 20 minutes of the day without it? Time to wake up slowly, drink some water, stretch, make your bed, or just take a breath. Then, once you’re ready, pick up your phone. This way, you decide when to start the online world, not the other way around.

Because mornings really do set the tone for everything that comes after. The way you start can shape the way you finish. So maybe tomorrow, instead of reaching for your phone right away, try reaching for your own thoughts first.

Thank you.