The Norwegian bunad is an icon of Norwegian heritage which many women and men wear with pride on Syttende Mai, Norway’s constitution day. A bunad takes a lot of time to create, and with pricing in the $3,000 to $5,000 range, bunads are not accessible to everyone.
The world’s second-best cake, with a chocolate base
Imagine going to a showcase with the top names in comedy and then being instructed not to laugh. That’s the angle of NRK’s recent series, Verdens verste publikum, “The World’s Worst Audience.” Not only are theatergoers trying to avoid cracking a smile; they are in fact awarded money for succeeding.
The woodcuts of early 20th century modern artist John Savio were the first of their kind and tell the tale of Sámi daily life at the time.
This is a classic cheesecake with brown cheese added into the filling for a distinctly Norwegian, slightly caramel flavor.
In March/April issue of Viking, Andreas Viestad talked with Fraternal Manager Jana Velo about heritage foods as year-round sustenance and encouraged people to practice their culinary heritage on a regular basis. Here is a little more from that conversation. The groundbreaking tv show New Scandinavian Cooking featured Andreas Viestad cheerfully grilling on a mountainside or chopping seaweed along a coastal vista. Like a skilled improv artist, Viestad is relaxed enough to know when to follow [...]
Winter is a natural time for doing indoor crafts, especially in colder climates. You can enjoy cozy knitting sessions with a cup of tea or coffee and appreciate the warmth of your knitwear once a garment is finished.
Lapper, thick traditional Norwegian pancakes, are a popular snack among Norwegians. They are really tasty, and pair perfectly with sweet brown cheese, or freshly made jam.
Team Norway are a powerhouse at the winter Olympics. The country has hosted the winter games twice, in 1952 in Oslo and 1994 in Lillehammer. Norwegian athletes have won the most overall medals in the Winter Olympics—405—of which 148 are gold.
In the 19th Century, many Norwegians heeded the call to move to North America, buying a ticket to seek their fortune abroad, or being sponsored by a family member who had emigrated before them. Now, the town of Vang in Norway wants their people back.
