some images of the celebrations in Kirkwall for Norway’s National Day – Norwegian Constitution Day 17th of May 2023
Photo Montage, Norwegian Constitution Day 2023, Kirkwall #Orkney
Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day
“The first public speech to mark the day was delivered in 1833 by Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland. Since then, the 17th of May has been celebrated as Norway’s national day.”
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Norwegian Constitution Day
John Mowat of the Orkney Norwegian Friendship Association has sent in pictures from the Remembrance Ceremony which was held in 2021 at the Norwegian Gravestones situated at St Olaf Cemetery, St Ola .
Norwegian Constitution Day 2021 in Orkney
A scaled back commemoration was held this year in Orkney to mark Norwegian Constitution Day on Monday 17th May.
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Norwegian Constitution Day 17th May
May 17th is Norwegian Constitution Day. Orkney’s links with Norway have remained strong to this day.
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” Everyone will benefit from looking ahead and considering the political nature of a Scotland in full control of its own affairs, economy and resources. “
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“A number of ONFA Committee members and friends visited the cemetery, separately throughout the day for quiet reflection.”
Norwegian Constitution Day
May 17th is Norwegian Constitution Day. Orkney’s links with Norway have remained strong to this day.
