The 17th of May is a day for formal attire. Men are expected to wear suits and a tie, women wear summery dresses. Another option is of course to wear one of the colorful national costumes — for both men and women. The different parades are a magnificent display of these national costumes — known as bunad — in addition to Norwegian flags and marching bands. The bunad is a surprisingly new addition to Norwegian tradition, although most people seem to be unaware of this, and is connected to the need to build a national identity after gaining sovereignty.
Each region has its own style of bunad and traditionally, your maternal ancestry decides what bunad you wear. Earlier, choosing a bunad just because you liked the style was unthinkable, but this is becoming more and more common, although the so-called bunad police will not approve. For a detailed overview of what happens where you live, we recommend that you visit the website of your kommune or municipality.
It is very important we remember that — the sacrifices they made for us must never be forgotten. The Orkney and Norway friendship has gone on for well over 1, years now and it is something that is such an important part of our heritage, history and culture — it is part of who we are.
It is a big day for children and families and, as part of that they have a commemoration of those who have gone before and especially those who have died in war. He explained that this year the Commonwealth War Graves Commission have placed little graveside plaques with pictures of the men lost in war — bringing their stories to life.
Founded in the 15th c. The present day buildings date back to the 18th c. Bergen Cathedral is nearly years old. The picturesque Fish Market in Bergen is one of Norway's most visited outdoors markets.
The Fish Market sells seafood, fruit and vegetables. Collections ranging form the Age of antiquity and the Middle Ages right up to the present day. West Norway is particularly well represented. Bryggen is one of Bergen's and Norway's main attractions. Bryggens Museum display findings of the archaeological excavations of Bryggen from and contains the foundations of the oldest buildings in…. The Hanseatic merchants are long gone, and no longer part of the hustle and bustle of Bryggen, but you can still experience this unique place, which….
To judge by its architectural style, it was probably built between and Skip To Main Content. My planner Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. About Bergen celebrates Norway's National Day with one of Norway's largest parades through the city centre as well as a series of celebrations in and around Bergen.
About A unique feature in Bergen is the city's many traditional and special "Buekorps" - the traditional drummer brigades.
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