May 17th, is Norway's National Day which is celebrated all across the nation, from the largest community to the smallest, almost on every community there is parades, bands, flags, national costumes, festival services and festivities with everyone taking part, marking the day in 1814, when Norway adopted its new Constitution.
Today Oslo’s streets were filled with people around the Royal Palace. In Oslo, the children's parade is the main attraction, with all the city schools represented, 111 in all, each headed by the school's banner and brass band.
I think this is a unique parade and may be become a world attraction, and there were also many tourists watching.
The long parade march up on Oslo's main street, Karl Johans gate, to the Royal Palace, where they are received by the Royal Family standing on the front balcony, waving to the crowd.
I was in Oslo with my co-youthdelegate and youth leader of Oppegård Red Cross Youth and her parents. They were helping us to explaining all the happenings as well about the National Costume which varies from place to place.
Norwegians abroad on this day are also gathering and celebrating Norway's birthday, be it at an embassy, a mission station and also private arrangements.
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Great Blog!!
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