Norwegian Houses
Norwegian houses are very charming with their wooden panels and slate roofing. It is typical for a house to be painted a strong colour such as red, blue or yellow, but white is the most popular.
Posted 29.05.2009 23 Comments
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Bunad – Norwegian Traditional Costumes
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.
A Different Light
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Reindeer in Norway
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Norwegian Cakes for Celebrating
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