17 May - Norwegian National Day

The Norwegian National Day is 17th May and marks the signing of The Constitution of Norway at Eidsvoll on May 17 in the year 1814. The celebrations will be held on Sunday 16 May at Toorak House, 21 St George Street, Toorak. We start with a church service at 11 am, and following with speeches, the parade, brass band music, children's games, raffle and hot dogs from 12 noon.

Please see the May issue of Budstikka on the following link for the full program:
http://friendsofnorway.asn.au/budstikka_may_2010.pdf

We can promise a fun-filled traditional National Day celebration for the entire family, with band, parade, hot dogs, kids games, bløtekake, brus and more.

Please call or email Anecke (0417 138 000,aneckes@hotmail.com) or Kristin (0400 882 307, editor@friendsofnorway.asn.au) if you are able to help out with some of the organisation.

ANSA, the Association of Norwegian Students Abroad, will also be organising a dinner and dance, on the actual day, 17 May. All FoN members are invited, and details are also found in the May issue of Budstikka.