Welcome to A&A travelling and to Norway`s National Day. On May 17 we celebrate the signing of the constituition in 1814, and in Norway Constituiton Day is huge. While many countries celebrate their national day with a military parade, Norway`s 17th of May is more of a party for everyone, especially childreen. Before taking to the streets, many like to gather for a 17 May breakfast, together with neighbours, friends and family, with freshly baked bread, scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, and champagne for the grown-ups.
Children`s parades then take place across the country, as marching bands lead processions through local communities. The biggest parades attract tens of thousands of people, who wave flags and shouting "hurray". In Oslo, the parade is greeted by the royal family, who waves to the crowds from the balcony of the Royal Palace.
It`s a patriotic, but very inclusive and joyous atmosphere, visitors are very welcomed. The focus is mostly on eating huge amounts of ice cream, hot dogs, listening to speeches and music, and playing games at local schools.
The day is also an opportunity to show off one`s bunad, Norway`s traditional costume worn by both men and women. There are many variations, with colours and styles indicating where in Norway the owner`s ancestry lies.
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