A festive program will take place at Scandinavia House in commemoration of The Norwegian Parliament's vote on June 7, 1905: a historic decision that lead to the dissolution of the union with Sweden which had lasted for 91 years.
Program :
Greeting by H.E. Liv Mørch Finborud, Consul General New York
Poetic recital - Rolf Stang
Historical Briefing - Prof. Thomas Martin
Musical Interlude - Gesille & Richard Danley
Impressions of Norway - Film Presentation
Hosted by the 2005 Commemorative Committee in New York . Free admission.
Where: Victor Borge Hall @ Scandinavia House
When: Tuesday, June 7, from 5:30 to 6:15 pm
Info: (212) 879-9779
6:15 : Following this program you are invited to the reception and opening of the art exhibit in the gallery at Scandinavia House : Breakable Art: Contemporary Glass & Ceramics from Norway.
Until 8 pm.