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Skandia Vinterdansen Weekend

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:37 GMT

Mark your calendar for Vinterdansen, March 3-5. You can dance and listen to traditional Scandinavian folkdance in Seattle.

The Queen of Oseberg's Life

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:32 GMT

This exhibition by Sol B. Bækholt is a tribute to the Queen who was buried in the famous Oseberg ship. It includes Norwegian tapestry and other items describing the Oseberg Viking ship find. You may visit the exhibition at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle ( WA) from September 2 to September 25.

Scandinavian Heritage Festival

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:51 GMT

The Scandinavian Heritage Festival, joining in with Oktoberfest NW, is pleased to invite you for four full days of festivites with Scandinavian cultural exhibits, demonstration, arts and crafts, music, food, folk dancing and Scandinavian Gift items. The event takes place October 6 - October 9 in Puyallup, Washington.

Viking Festival 2005, Vista, California

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:16 GMT

The Viking Festival 2005 in Vista, California, includes a Viking Village with scheduled Viking battles and an authentic reproduction of an early Viking encampment, Viking log toss, Norwegian cookies and baked goods.

10th Anniversary of the Norway Lake Log Church

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:24:14 GMT

The Norway Lake Lutheran Historical Association will hold the 10th anniversary celebration of the Norway Lake Log Church in August, 2009.

May 17 - Norway's Constitution Day

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:43 GMT

Each year on May 17 Norwegians fill the streets with cheers and flags in celebration of Norway's constitution, adopted in 1814. Click here to read about the tradition and get information about May 17 festivities in the U.S.

Miss Norway of Greater New York

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:34 GMT

The Norwegian Immigration Association present the annual Miss Norway of Greater New York & Miss Norwegian Heritage 2009 Contest on April 4th.

Norwegian Maritime Presence in the New York Area

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:12 GMT

Norwegian Maritime History on Display in New York from November 22.

Norsk Folkedans Stemne 2008

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:36:14 GMT

Norsk Folkedans Stemne 2008 welcomes folk dance group Symra August 12-17, 2008, in Seattle and Mt. Vernon, WA. Symra from Oslo is one of the most active folk dance groups in Norway.

The Sámi National Day

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:18 GMT

February 6th marks the date of the Sami National Day – a day celebrated with traditional music, good food - and lasso throwing.

Sámi Culture: From the Northern Cap to New York

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:53 GMT

Through centuries the Sámis - the indigenous people of the Northern Cap - have held on to their unique cultural heritage. This February you can get a taste of this in New York City.

Christmas Revels 2007

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:23 GMT

Join in as the New York Revels celebrate the season in their Christmas Revels: a Celebration of the Winter Solstice with a number of Revels performances in New York City this December.

Norwegian For Toddlers

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:45 GMT

In Minneapolis, children are never too young to learn Norwegian. Norwegian kindergardens, or “barnehager,” are offered to kids between 0 and 7 years old.

Annual Viking Fest

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:49 GMT

On Saturday, May 19, the Scandinavian East Coast Museum will be hosting its annual Viking Fest at Bliss/Owl's Head Park. Featuring “The Norseman”, a replica of a viking ship, two re-enactment organizations, rides, food and crafts.

Celebrate Spring and your Heritage on the Hudson

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:35 GMT

The American Scandinavian Society invites members and friends to join them as they set sail on the Princess for their annual srping luncheon on the Hudson River-

Norwegian Festival

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:34:39 GMT

The weekend of April 1 and 2 you can experience Norwegian culture at Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park.

Norway Run/ Norwegian Festival in Central Park 2003

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:11 GMT

Norwegian Festival in Central Park, Sunday October 5, 2003 Three races and a celebration of Norwegian culture! We were honored to have with us the great, historic nine-time NYC-marathon champion Grete Waitz, who always manages to encourage runners and spectators alike! Around 5.000 runners participated in the 5K Norway Run, Grete’s Great Gallop, the half marathon, and the children's race the...

Reading in the Seamen's Church

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:17 GMT

Every last Tuesday of the month the Norwegian Seamen's Church holds a reading in their library. This month: Written in the Sand by Carl Søyland

The Miss Norway of Greater New York Contest 2007

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:40 GMT

NIA (The Norwegian Immigration Association) hosts the annual contest. Entrance tickets for the public are USD 30, and includes lapskaus, coffeee and kringle. April 1 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Nordic Fest

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:21 GMT

Join Sons of Norway for their 29th annual Scandinavian Fair with scandinavian food, bakery, gifts, clothing, books, christmas decorations, linens and music on Saturday November 4th 2006 fom 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Topsfield Fairsground on Route #1 in Topsfield, MA, 40 miles north of Boston.