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Syttende Mai
By guest writer Vivian Borey <br>My Dad’s birthday was May 17. May 17 is also Norway’s Constitution Day, commemorating independence and the establishment of a national constitution in 1814. Norwegians everywhere celebrate this day, and in Norway, it is an all day event including children’s processions, games, music, food, and fun. For years I thought everybody celebrated my Dad’s birthday and I just couldn’t understand why people didn’t do the same for my birthday. I was jealous and tremendously hurt when Jan 28 came around with just a quiet family gathering and a few friends from school. I finally figured my Dad must be a very important man. Why else would his birthday be a national holiday with no work or school?
syttende mai • norwegian constitution day • parades • russ • flags
By guest writer Vivian Borey <br>My Dad’s birthday was May 17. May 17 is also Norway’s Constitution Day, commemorating independence and the establishment of a national constitution in 1814. Norwegians everywhere celebrate this day, and in Norway, it is an all day event including children’s processions, games, music, food, and fun. For years I thought everybody celebrated my Dad’s birthday and I just couldn’t understand why people didn’t do the same for my birthday. I was jealous and tremendously hurt when Jan 28 came around with just a quiet family gathering and a few friends from school. I finally figured my Dad must be a very important man. Why else would his birthday be a national holiday with no work or school?
syttende mai • norwegian constitution day • parades • russ • flags
Syttende Mai Parade Project
With Norwegian Independence Day, Syttende Mai, just around the bend, I’ve come up with a fun and inexpensive project to help you commemorate the day. This is great to do with kids, with student groups, or even as an activity for your Norwegian club. When you’re done, you’ll have an interactive portrait of patriotism – a moving Syttende Mai parade - to hang in your house.
syttende mai • norwegian independence day • parade • norwegian flag • movable picture
With Norwegian Independence Day, Syttende Mai, just around the bend, I’ve come up with a fun and inexpensive project to help you commemorate the day. This is great to do with kids, with student groups, or even as an activity for your Norwegian club. When you’re done, you’ll have an interactive portrait of patriotism – a moving Syttende Mai parade - to hang in your house.
syttende mai • norwegian independence day • parade • norwegian flag • movable picture
Announcing Norway's Centennial Anniversary Poetry Competition Winners
This year, Norway celebrates a remarkable 100 years of independence. In honor of this grand occasion, readers have been sending in their own original poetry for Norwegian Culture’s Centennial Anniversary Poetry Competition. After a difficult deliberation, three winners (Susi Lyback-Dahl, Karen Pollard, and David Moe) were selected for their expressive nature and obvious engagement in the topic of national sentiment.
norway's centennial anniversary poetry competition • 100 years of norway • norwegian independence • patriotic poetry • norwegian-american poetry
This year, Norway celebrates a remarkable 100 years of independence. In honor of this grand occasion, readers have been sending in their own original poetry for Norwegian Culture’s Centennial Anniversary Poetry Competition. After a difficult deliberation, three winners (Susi Lyback-Dahl, Karen Pollard, and David Moe) were selected for their expressive nature and obvious engagement in the topic of national sentiment.
norway's centennial anniversary poetry competition • 100 years of norway • norwegian independence • patriotic poetry • norwegian-american poetry
Former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik in Minneapolis
Former Prime Minister of Norway and current Stortinget member Kjell Magne Bondevik was in attendance in Minneapolis’ Syttende Mai celebration at Loring Park last Saturday. Appearing in good spirits, Bondevik sat in the front row with his wife, her sister, and brother-in-law as costumed performers filed on and off stage. Bondevik currently represents the county of M¢re and Romsdal as a member of parliament,Former Prime Minister of Norway and current Stortinget member Kjell Magne Bondevik was in attendance in Minneapolis’ Syttende Mai celebration at Loring Park last Saturday. Appearing in good spirits, Bondevik sat in the front row with his wife, her sister, and brother-in-law as costumed performers filed on and off stage. Bondevik currently represents the county of M¢re and Romsdal as a member of parliament.<img src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/13334/files/Bondevik2.jpg">
kjell magne bondevik • former prime minister of norway • stortinget • parliament • syttende mai
Former Prime Minister of Norway and current Stortinget member Kjell Magne Bondevik was in attendance in Minneapolis’ Syttende Mai celebration at Loring Park last Saturday. Appearing in good spirits, Bondevik sat in the front row with his wife, her sister, and brother-in-law as costumed performers filed on and off stage. Bondevik currently represents the county of M¢re and Romsdal as a member of parliament,Former Prime Minister of Norway and current Stortinget member Kjell Magne Bondevik was in attendance in Minneapolis’ Syttende Mai celebration at Loring Park last Saturday. Appearing in good spirits, Bondevik sat in the front row with his wife, her sister, and brother-in-law as costumed performers filed on and off stage. Bondevik currently represents the county of M¢re and Romsdal as a member of parliament.<img src="http://www.suite101.com/files/topics/13334/files/Bondevik2.jpg">
kjell magne bondevik • former prime minister of norway • stortinget • parliament • syttende mai
Oslo's Smorgasbord of Delights
Fishing, skiing, a folk museum, Viking ships and sculpture park plus dozens of other attractions and a laid-back attitude make Oslo a visitors' delight.
oslo • pipervaken • karljohannsgate • frogner park • gustav vigeland
Fishing, skiing, a folk museum, Viking ships and sculpture park plus dozens of other attractions and a laid-back attitude make Oslo a visitors' delight.
oslo • pipervaken • karljohannsgate • frogner park • gustav vigeland
Find Simple Pleasures in Minnesota's Countryside
Small town Minnesota and their surroundings provide low- or no-cost entertainment that appeals to most families. The events often aren't fancy, but they're fun.
land of the loon art show • phelps mill art show • minnesota crazy daze • eksjo lutheran church midsummer festival • sons of norway smorgasbords
Small town Minnesota and their surroundings provide low- or no-cost entertainment that appeals to most families. The events often aren't fancy, but they're fun.
land of the loon art show • phelps mill art show • minnesota crazy daze • eksjo lutheran church midsummer festival • sons of norway smorgasbords
Follow Norwegian Culture into the New Year
2004 is just around the bend and I’ve gathered together some ideas for bringing Norwegian culture with you into the new year. If you like to read about Norway or are interested in exploring new ways to get into your Nordic heritage, try some of these recommended books and courses on for size.
norwegian culture • second language • family biography • anthologies • norwegian activities
2004 is just around the bend and I’ve gathered together some ideas for bringing Norwegian culture with you into the new year. If you like to read about Norway or are interested in exploring new ways to get into your Nordic heritage, try some of these recommended books and courses on for size.
norwegian culture • second language • family biography • anthologies • norwegian activities
Follow Norwegian Culture into the New Year
2004 is just around the bend and I’ve gathered together some ideas for bringing Norwegian culture with you into the new year. If you like to read about Norway or are interested in exploring new ways to get into your Nordic heritage, try some of these recommended books and courses on for size.
norway • norwegian culture • foreign language • reading • travel
2004 is just around the bend and I’ve gathered together some ideas for bringing Norwegian culture with you into the new year. If you like to read about Norway or are interested in exploring new ways to get into your Nordic heritage, try some of these recommended books and courses on for size.
norway • norwegian culture • foreign language • reading • travel
The Princess & the Pot of Contention: Mette-Marit Tjessem H¢iby
With the upcoming wedding of Prince Håkon Magnus on August 25th, Norway’s press has held fiancée Mette-Marit Tjessem H¢iby under careful scrutiny. Håkon’s relationship and imminent marriage to a single mother has sparked debates on the current state of Norway’s monarchy and produced mixed feelings on questions of morality and the role of the royal family. Who is Mette-Marit and how has she managed to plunge Norway’s monarchy into the simmering pot of contention?
mette-marit • prince håkon • norway • royal family • single mother
With the upcoming wedding of Prince Håkon Magnus on August 25th, Norway’s press has held fiancée Mette-Marit Tjessem H¢iby under careful scrutiny. Håkon’s relationship and imminent marriage to a single mother has sparked debates on the current state of Norway’s monarchy and produced mixed feelings on questions of morality and the role of the royal family. Who is Mette-Marit and how has she managed to plunge Norway’s monarchy into the simmering pot of contention?
mette-marit • prince håkon • norway • royal family • single mother
Quiz: How Norwegian Are You?
In my last article, <I>Tradition: The Most Dangerous Game</I>, we took a brief look at how social pressures influence how the Norwegian culture is celebrated and understood among ethnic Norwegians outside of Norway. Take this quiz to find out how you rate in the social hierarchy of Norwegian-ness. Are you a culture broker or do you just taste the merchandise?
authenticity • ethnic identity • norwegians outside of norway • cultural authority • quiz
In my last article, <I>Tradition: The Most Dangerous Game</I>, we took a brief look at how social pressures influence how the Norwegian culture is celebrated and understood among ethnic Norwegians outside of Norway. Take this quiz to find out how you rate in the social hierarchy of Norwegian-ness. Are you a culture broker or do you just taste the merchandise?
authenticity • ethnic identity • norwegians outside of norway • cultural authority • quiz
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