Travel: Celebrating 17 mai in Norway

17 mai (syttende mai) of 17 May is a national holiday in Norway and it’s also the most celebrated day of the year! It’s the Norwegian Constitution Day and it’s basically Norway’s birthday so everyone has to celebrate by eating ice cream, saying congratulations to people and taking part in the parade! Unlike Christmas eve where everyone sits at home with families, 17 mai is all about gathering in the city, meeting family and friends and watching other people! The whole Norway is literally on the move! I was lucky to take part in the 17 mai celebrations in Stavanger this…

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