Archive for 'Culture'
Norwegian Baby Names Posted by kari on Sep 28, 2011
Although I am not planning on having barn (children) for some years yet, I often find myself brainstorming options for baby navn (names). I have always been of the opinion that it must be extremely difficult to choose a navn that will stick with your barn for the rest of his or her life…
Geitmyra-Oslo’s new Food and Culture Center for Kids Posted by kari on Sep 18, 2011
On Sept. 1, Geitmyra matkultursenter for barn (Food and Culture Center for Children) opened. Geitmyra is an old farm in Norway’s capital city, Oslo, from the mid 18th century. Norwegian Food writer and chef, Andreas Viestad, headed the project to open Geitmyra because he believes mat (food) should be an important part of every child’s…
The World´s Only Bicycle Lift “Trampe” Invented in Trondheim, Norway Posted by kari on Sep 13, 2011
Further to my post yesterday on Cycling in Norway, I want to share an interesting piece of bicycle equipment with you. The sykkel heis/trampe (bicycle elevator/lift) was invented in Trondheim, Norway in 1993 and is currently the only one of it’s kind in the world. Why Trondheim, you might wonder? 1) Trondheim is a…
Cycling in Norway Posted by kari on Sep 13, 2011
I have had cycling on my mind as of late. Every year our town celebrates the Defeat of Jesse James with MN’s largest all volunteer fair. There are lots of carnival rides, food vendors, a bingo tent, a beer tent, a massive arts and crafts fair, a classic car show, a motorcycle ride, a parade…
Cute Little Norwegian Shops Posted by kari on Sep 9, 2011
My boyfriend and I spent the Labor Day weekend sailing on the great Lake Superior. We took lessons several years ago and keep going back to the company we took lessons with in Bayfield, WI. For those interested in sailing, Lake Superior, or northern Wisconsin in general, the company is called Superior Charters and…
Skogfjorden Norwegian Language Village Posted by kari on Aug 25, 2011
Skogfjorden is one of the many Concordia Language Villages in northern MN. I have, unfortunately never attended as a camper, nor as a counselor. I did not know about the program until I attended St. Olaf College. It’s such a pity that I wasn’t aware of CLV’s existence, because I certainly would have attended! For…
Ane Brun Posted by kari on Aug 23, 2011
Born Ane Brunvoll on March 10, 1976, this singer/song-writer, guitarist, and vocalist was born in Molde, Norway. She made her debut in 2003 and has since recorded 6 albums. Brun has lived in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 10 years. She runs her own record label, Balloon Ranger Records, when she is not on…