Bunads Bernt Balchen Lodge No. 2-046 Hurrah – for what? There is something special about owning a bunad and wearing it on Syttende Mai, Norway’s National Day. Let’s take a look at On the meaning of the Syttende some of the history behind Norway’s national costume. Its roots Mai celebration date back to the Norwegian Romantic Nationalism period in the mid-19th century when, at that time, Norway was determined to Syttende Mai is Constitution Day – the Constitution that was secure a solid cultural identity. The Norwegian bunad is unique in ratified by the National Assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814, and has that it is recognizable as Norway’s official dress, but it is individual- through some changes seen us through to today. As a symbol the Constitution represents also two great themes, national ized based on regional characteristics of color, pattern, style, and independence and political freedom – accessories. The men’s vests and the women’s bodices, aprons, democracy and the rights of citizenship. bonnets and capes may be contingent on what was available when the bunad was first designed, but silk materials and lustrous Norwegian patriotism of the 1800s tied woolen fabrics are most common, these two aspects together as the idea Meeting Place ”Norwegian freedom.” Later on this con- and don’t forget the cotton blouse to cept of freedom took on new meanings, go underneath. The embroidery, color Viking Hall for example international peace work. and shape give the bunad the most 8141 Briarwood Street Syttende Mai is also a family day, distinction and character, followed, but the difference from all other of course by the accessories and Anchorage, Alaska 99518 Norwegian holidays is first and fore- unique jewelry called sølje that are most this: it is the only day the most key to any genuine bunad. 907-349-1613 important events take place out in the public space rather than in the Today the bunad is widely recognized as one of the most authen- four walls of the home. Syttende Mai tic and popular traditional folk costumes in the world. It is truly a 2021 Calendar of Events 2021 has become a day for the children, even though it was not originally. beautiful sight to see all the beautiful bunads out in Norway on Syttende Mai. Folks line the streets waving flags, proud to show off Website: www.sofnalaska.com The children’s parades became a big success from 1870 on, their regional costume and excited to celebrate their enduring Email: [email protected] and have become the most popular event on Syttende Mai. cultural identity that their ancestors fashioned so long ago. And with the children in the city center, many other things www.instagram.com/sonsofnorwayanchorage/ follow: ice cream, soda and sausages.
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