Traditions and everyday life in Norway

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Norway. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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The beauty of snow
Everyday life

The beauty of snow

We have long winters in Norway, and can have snow for 5 months. Cold, but makes for some nice photo opportunities.

Shared by Runika
Norwegian langeleik
Activity

Norwegian langeleik

This is a Norwegian langeleik. An folk instrument, where the oldest one was found in Gjøvik, Innlandet.

Shared by rizzyluv
Norway’s nature
Place

Norway’s nature

I’am very lucky to live in Norway because this country is full of fascinating landscapes.

Shared by elsol11
Njord Future
Everyday life

Njord Future

Few pics from work. Work as a rigger and a mechanic on board Njord Future Equinor

Shared by Torbjoern

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