Wednesday 17 May, Norway’s Constitution Day – the day the nation celebrates its re-emergence as an independent nation after four centuries of Danish rule – will again be marked in Cardiff in the now familiar manner.
Norwegians in national dress will lead a procession from the Wales Millennium Centre to the Norwegian Church, accompanied by the band of the Salvation Army. At the church the instantly recognisable flag will be hoisted and the Norwegian anthem sung. The Norwegian community and its friends in Wales will welcome dignitaries from both Wales and Norway.
The Norwegian Church Arts Centre café will serve Norwegian favourite food and drinks, and will be stocked with supplies to buy and take away.
A new exhibition telling the story of the Norwegian community in Cardiff and its church will open in the upstairs gallery.
The celebrations – which begin at 4.30 pm and last until the evening – are open to all, especially those keen to make links with others in Wales with an interest in Norway.
Welsh Norwegian Society 