Norwegian Chamber Orchestra group picture
Photo: www.kammerorkesteret.noNorwegian Chamber Orchestra group picture. Photo: www.kammerorkesteret.no
News and events // 05/03/2010 //

The world class pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra are holding three concerts in Korea.

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Photo: Robert F. Bukaty/Scanpix
News and events // 26/02/2010 //

Have you seen them madly sweeping the ice dressed in their clown pants? The Norwegian men’s curling team has attracted widespread attention at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver thanks to its conspicuous attire.

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It is possible to swim with the orca whales from October to January in Tysfjord.
Photo: Solvin Zankl/Tysfjord Turistsenter
News and events // 16/02/2010 //

Norway has much to offer tourists in the winter: snow, mountains, fjords and the unique culture of the Sámi people. We invited Audun Pettersen, one of the people most actively involved in Norway’s tourist industry, to tell us about some of the activities he would recommend.

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Alpinisten Aksel Lund Svindal, Kitzbühel januar 2010.
Photo: Franck Fife/Scanpix
News and events // 01/02/2010 //

Norwegians like to think they are born with skis on their feet. But will their country’s illustrious history of polar expeditions and skiing innovations actually help Norwegian skiers to compete against the crème-de-la-crème at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver? And will Norway be rewarded once again for fair play?

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Photo: Emile Holba
News and events // 18/02/2010 //

At the Ice Music Festival in Geilo, the timing of the concerts is set by the moon and the music takes its resonance from the weather. Innovative use of nature’s own materials is front and centre at this one-of-a-kind music festival.

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Skarvenrace 2010
Photo: The Norwegian Embassy
News and events // 22/02/2010 //

Cross-country is gaining ground in Korea with both Skarvenrace in Pyongchang and the International Ski Festival in Yongpyong.

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Photo: Johan Wildhagen/Innovation Norway
News and events // 18/12/2009 //

Twenty years after the Samediggi (the Sámi parliament) was established, the number of individuals registered as part of the Sámi population has risen from 5 500 to almost 14 000.

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