Sami Week in Tromsø happens around early February every year. The International Day of the Sami People is celebrated on the 6th of February. There are seminars and meetings in connection with Tromsø university and the City Council that discuss the Sami culture. Concerts by Sami artists are held as well as exhibitions around town. [...]
Nisse parties happen in many kindergartens, primary schools, church and community groups in Norway. They are a casual celebration of the julenisse (Christmas elf) tradition especially for children (but the big kids love them too). Children dress up as little nisse (elves) with red dresses and gowns with white trimming. It is common for children [...]
The Bossekop Market in Alta is a tradition that dates back to the 1400s. It was made ‘official’ in 1836. The Sami would make their way twice a year, in March and December, to Bossekop (Sami for Whale Bay) to sell products to traders. Today the the market sells traditional Sami products as well as [...]
Ok, lets face it – Oslo isn’t the prettiest city in the world. In fact, it is down right ugly. It does have some redeeming features – pretty streets (at certain times of the year), a happy dock (at certain times of the year) and lovely castle grounds (at certain times of the year) but [...]
The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.
Towards the water in a beautiful pocket of leafy oak trees is the Byneset Church.
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
Many Norwegians know what they are doing when they pick wild mushrooms. This knowledge is passed down the family during mushroom hunting trips. The hard-core mushroom hunters go into the mountain wilderness for days to get the best finds.
On any celebration table in Norway you can always find a Norwegian layer cake (bløtkake). What better way to celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day than with fresh cream, wild berries and a little bit of sponge in between.
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