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Norway Day 2008
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The Norway Inn
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Saturday 17th May – Norway’s National Day
Although 2005 was the centennial of Norway’s full independence, the country’s constitution dates back further. It was, in fact, adopted at Eidsvoll on 17 May 1814. Norwegians certainly know how to celebrate! Come the 17th May, thousands come out of their homes and businesses and parade through the streets of towns and cities to the sound of brass bands and celebration, blowing whistles, waving flags, singing songs, eating ice-cream and generally behaving like there was no tomorrow. A confused foreigner once said it was the weirdest thing he had ever witnessed, "like a cross between the carnival in Rio and a military parade in Moscow". So don't think you know what to expect! Most people dress up in their best spring clothes, with a Norwegian flag or 17th of May ribbon pinned on their lapel. It has become increasing popular to wear national dress – the bunad – on this occasion. There are many different forms of bunad from different parts of the country, and it is a magnificent sight to see so many national costumes at one time
For Menus Click Here for Details HERE AT THE NORWAY WE CELEBRATE THIS DAY IN STYLE After the success of 2005/6/7 We are holding a similar event this year Norwegian Buffet Lunch from 12 noon From 6.30pm St Stythians Silver Band on the Terrace Norwegian DJ Kris Kool from 8.30pm Norwegian Beer Norwegian menu in the Bar & Restaurant Aquavit Fun mini quiz with Norwegian round Proceeds to Perranwell branch of the royal British legion
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