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Thor News is bringing you Norwegian culture. Hopefully you will learn a little bit more about Norwegians and our way of life when you read the articles. .
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Sophisticated Scandinavian Design by Cecilie Melli
Cecilie Melli means love for feminine and sophisticated fashion. The awarded designer combines classic silhouettes with exclusive details, giving sober Scandinavian design a continental look. Cecilie Melli was founded in 2004 by Norwegian fashion designer Cecilie Melli. She is educated… Read More ›
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Arctic Tromsø Gets New Water Park
Northern Norway’s first 50 meter pool, toddlers pool heated to 34 degrees, whirlpool and surf wave. Finally freezing Tromsø inhabitants get a new, state of the art water park. It will cost 488 million Norwegian kroner (about 85 million dollars)… Read More ›
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Yummy Blueberry Meringue with Fresh Berries
Norway is looking forward to the upcoming Constitution Day on Friday 17 May. Norwegians celebrate their constitution from 1814 through children’s parade with marching bands and various activities in the communities. In the afternoon, it is common for families to… Read More ›
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May 17 – Norwegian Constitution Day
Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and is an official national holiday observed on May 17 each year. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as syttende mai (meaning May Seventeenth) or Nasjonaldagen (The National Day)…. Read More ›
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Tautra Mariakloster – A Spectacular House of God in Historical Surroundings
In the beautiful landscape of Tautra Island in Nord-Trøndelag County, a spectacular building of religious dimensions is located. In 2006, the new Tautra Mariakloster opened, but the island’s long history dates back to 1207 AD when the original monastery was… Read More ›
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Typical Norwegian: Closed Church Doors
If you come to Norway and visit a church, be prepared to find closed doors. Of about 3,000 churches spread over 1280 parishes, only a few hold open except from Sunday worship, baptisms, weddings and funerals. Many churches are permanently… Read More ›
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‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark
The original Beltestakk (English: Belt Skirt) origins from around 1850 and as late as the 1950’s several older women still wore their Beltestakk during holidays and festivities. Today, it is common for younger girls to seek inspiration in their grandmother’s… Read More ›
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Norwegian Flag Flying Days– Liberation Day
The official flag flying days says a lot about Norway as a historical nation and our modern monarchy. One of the flag flying days is today, 8th of May. This beautiful spring day marks the liberation from the German occupation of… Read More ›
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‘Breaking’ News: Oslo World Leader in Hip Fractures
Oslo is world leader in the number of hip fractures. Exercise and better street lighting are some of the initiatives to reduce fractures. In 2012, the Ombudsman for health, social and elderly services received a total of 4,000 complaints of… Read More ›
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King Harald Visiting the Yanomami People
King Harald fulfilled a long-held dream when he spent four days living with the Yanomami people in a remote part of the AmazonRiver basin. The King visited Demini, the village of the Yanomami people in Brazil’s AmazonRiver basin, along the… Read More ›
