Norway’s Constitution Day on May 17th (2013-2014)

  • Young Standard Bearers Defying the Bad Weather in Svolvær, Lofoten
  • Two Girls Wearing the Bunad, the Traditional Norwegian Costume, in Bergen
  • Jovial Man Hoisting the National Flag at the Balcony of his own House, in the City of Bergen
  • Celebratory Parade against the Wind on the Islands of Lofoten
  • Student Enthusiasm
  • Several Generations Wearing the Traditional Costume
  • High-School Students in their Final Year Wearing the Typical Uniform
  • Children Wearing the Traditional Costume in Bergen
  • During the Constitution Day, Modern Norwegians Let the Ancient Fathers' Spirit Re-emerge
  • Children Marching in the Celebratory Parades
  • Children along the Streets of Bergen during the Constitution Day
  • Young Norwegians Represent the Nation during the Celebratory Parades
  • Celebratory Parades Coming from the Fløibanen Station, the Funicolar Railway of Bergen, until the District of Bryggen
  • The Band of a Primary School Suited up for the Parade Takes Part in the Festivities for the Constitution Day
  • Young People Parading in the Centre of Bergen
  • Young People Celebrating the Constitution Day along the Streets of Bergen
  • Women wear the traditional costume more often than men do
  • It's Rare to See a Man Wearing the Traditional Bunad
  • Norwegians from the Lofoten Islands Celebrating the Constitution Day
  • Embroideries, Sewings and Accessories of Bunads Vary Depending on the Region
  • Children Parade in Bergen
  • Also Pets are Decorated with Cockades on May 17th
  • Norwegian Woman Wearing the Traditional Costume on the Bryggen Dock in Bergen nextprevious
  • Young Norwegian Woman Wearing the Traditional Costume on the Bryggen Dock in Bergen
  • Norwegian Woman Wearing the Traditional Costume on the Bryggen Dock in Bergen
  • Norwegian Child Wearing the Traditional Costume on the Bryggen Dock in Bergen
  • Norwegian Child Wearing the Traditional Costume in Marken, Bergen
  • Young Majorette just Finished a Celebratory Parade in Svolvær, Lofoten
  • Child Wearing a Sailor Suit
  • Child in the Arms of his Mother Attending the Festivities for the Constitution Day in the Marketplace of Bergen
  • Old Norwegian Attends the Celebratory Parades along the Bryggen Dock
  • Three Kids Posing for their Mother Taking a Photo
  • Eccentric Citizen of Bergen Posing for a Photo
  • Woman Wearing the Traditional Bunad Lets Herself be Photographed near the Marketplace in Bergen
  • Child Marching in a Celebratory Parade in Bergen
  • High-School Student in her Final Year Wearing the Typical Uniform
  • Thoughtful Child during the Festivities in the “Bacalao” Bar of Svolvær
  • Norwegian Children Represent the Nation during the Celebratory Parades
  • Russian Sailors Resting in Bergen during the Constitution Day
  • Students Enjoy the Constitution Day on the Balcony of their Flat in the Quarter of Sydnes
  • Glimpse of the Bergen Dock
  • Damsels Seeking Shelter from the Rain near the Festplassen
  • Two Damsels Wearing the Traditional Costume Go Up the Sydneskleiven, Street with Classic Wood Houses in the Ancient Quarter of Sydnes in Bergen
  • Norwegian Flags Waving from the Front of the Wood Houses in the Quarter of Nordnes
  • Children Reading a Magazine in a Bar of Svolvær, on the Lofoten Islands
  • Rye Bread, Smoked Salmon, Scrambled Eggs and Apple Juice
  • Pastries Garnished with Currant
  • Majorettes' Accessories Left on a Stool
  • Citizens of Lofoten Islands Celebrating the Constitution Day with Cakes and Coffee in the Bar of the “Suite” Hotel in Svolvær nextprevious
  • Breakfast at the “Steens” Hotel of Bergen
  • Night Celebrations in the Festplassen of Bergen
  • Fireworks upon the Festplassen
  • End of Evening Celebrations