Today is syttende mai (meaning May Seventeenth) the national day of Norway. In Hyde Park every year there is a gathering of the Norse waving flags, dressing up and picnicing. Here are a few photos taken minutes ago.
Hah ... I sooled Jim onto this gathering today. Little did I know you were already onto it. Good one, Peter. Thanks for sharing in the celebrations to honour Norway's National Day.
Fun to see most wearing very dressy clothes for the celebration. Here many wear old fashioned traditional costume, but others are in tee shirts with a Norwegian flag or image of Lief Erikson :-). Fun to see how it's done in Sydney. -Kim
What is the plan this year (2014)? I have a friend from Norway and a bottle of Aquavit and not afraid to use it. Love to join the parade. Where/when does it start/finish?
Hah ... I sooled Jim onto this gathering today. Little did I know you were already onto it. Good one, Peter. Thanks for sharing in the celebrations to honour Norway's National Day.
ReplyDeleteHappy 17th of May to all who love Norway.
ReplyDeleteSydney has such a nice mix of people.
What a fantastic series of captures for the day! So fun that Sydney has events like this. Everyone looks like they're having a great time:)
ReplyDeleteI have linked you up to the Theme Day running on the portal for Norwegian Constitution Day, Peter. Hope this is okay.
ReplyDeleteFun to see most wearing very dressy clothes for the celebration. Here many wear old fashioned traditional costume, but others are in tee shirts with a Norwegian flag or image of Lief Erikson :-). Fun to see how it's done in Sydney.
ReplyDelete-Kim
Great fun that these charming people can celebrate their National Day any where in the world. Super photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures.
ReplyDeleteLovely post! Really nice to see people also celebrate syttende mai abroad.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots for the theme day.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the plan this year (2014)? I have a friend from Norway and a bottle of Aquavit and not afraid to use it. Love to join the parade. Where/when does it start/finish?
ReplyDeleteUsually they gather in Hyde Park around midday, perhaps contact the embassy.
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