On August 22, 2025, employees from Vela/Vermund Larsen’s Tampa, Florida branch were officially inducted into Christian the Fourth’s Guild in Aalborg.

The company wanted their American colleagues to experience a touch of Danish hygge and humor, while also introducing them to the historic 401-year-old Jens Bang’s Stone House. For many participants, it was their very first journey outside the United States.

The induction ceremony, held in Duus’ Wine Cellar, combined tradition, history, and camaraderie. Guests took part in the Guild’s rituals, visited the symbolic linden tree at Aalborg City Hall, and even passed through the Guild’s secret passage with their newly awarded golden keys.

The program continued with a gala lunch, where participants were introduced to mead, Aalborg snaps, and the Nordic way of life—complete with music and song provided by the Guild’s troubadours.

The event left the new members in high spirits, marking both a cultural exchange and a memorable celebration of friendship between Denmark and their American colleagues.