Thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses Convene in Stockholm
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses are gathering in Stockholm for a large international convention, expected to draw up to 30,000 attendees.
- Over 10,000 Swedish members are hosting approximately 7,000 international guests from 40 countries.
- Volunteers wear orange badges, while international delegates wear blue, creating a visible presence on Stockholm's streets.
Stockholm's streets have seen thousands of people wearing orange and blue badges in recent days, signaling a significant international gathering. The city is hosting a major convention for Jehovah's Witnesses, an event anticipated to attract as many as 30,000 visitors.
More than 10,000 Swedish members of the faith have welcomed 7,000 international attendees this week. The convention organizers expect several thousand more participants, bringing the total projected attendance to 30,000. The volunteers, identifiable by their orange badges, are from Sweden, while the international guests, known as delegates, wear blue badges.
These delegates hail from a diverse range of 40 countries, including Peru, Namibia, Poland, Italy, and the United States. Their presence marks a substantial influx of international visitors to the Swedish capital for this religious assembly.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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