Around 4,000 young people gathered to celebrate the annual Puttefest in Dyrehaven, a large park located north of Copenhagen, last night. The event proceeded smoothly and in good spirits, according to Flemming Christensen, the shift supervisor at North Zealand Police (Nordsjællands Politi), who spoke to the Danish newspaper B.T.
Christensen noted that the attendees displayed a high level of responsibility and engaged in constructive dialogue throughout the festivities. Traditionally, the Puttefest has raised concerns among parents, teachers, and authorities, but this year saw very few incidents, and none were of a serious nature such as violence.
The thousands of high school students who congregated in Dyrehaven wore white t-shirts that were later decorated with markers by older students, and, as usual, they brought significant amounts of alcohol. In previous years, the Puttefest has been associated with serious incidents, including cases of alcohol poisoning among younger participants. Additionally, other park users have often complained about large amounts of litter left after the event.
However, this year reported no serious incidents, which Christensen described as remarkable and positive. He commended the young people for their responsible behavior, contributing to the event’s successful outcome without major issues.