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Syttende Mai events to take place this week Flying of the Norwegian flag, singing the Norwegian national anthem, dressing in traditional bunads and enjoying Scandinavian music will likely be highlights of the Syttende Mai celebration on Friday, May 16 at Vesterheim in Decorah. Syttende Mai celebrates the Norwegian Constitution – the signing of Norway’s Constitution
in Eidsvoll, Norway, occurred on May 17, 1814. Norwegians traditionally celebrate with parades in the streets, waving flags and singing songs. This year’s local event at Vestherheim will be sponsored by a gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Craig Trygstad and Lynne Coleman. Vesterheim is celebrating Syttende Mai a day early this year,
Vidar Skrede will perform a concert from noon to 12:30 p.m. in the Vesterheim museum’s Bethania Church during the Syttende Mai celebration. Skrede is originally from southwest Norway, and the musician now lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo submitted) (563) 379-3951|
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Admission is free all day, while the museum and store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the celebration. Vidar Skrede will perform a concert from noon to 12:30 p.m. that day in the museum’s Bethania Church during the Syttende Mai festivities. Skrede is originally from southwest Norway, and the musician now lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Museum directors noted Skrede is a well-known
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