Norway Edition

May 17, 2028

Bunad Season leads today's complete edition for Norway.

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Bunad Season — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Bunad Season

The bunad is the traditional Norwegian national costume, and it is the most important symbol of Norwegian identity. The bunad is made from wool, linen, and silk, and the patterns are specific to each region, with over 400 different bunad designs in Norway. The bunad is worn on Constitution Day (May 17th), at weddings, at baptisms, at confirmations, and at other important occasions. The way you wear your bunad tells people where you come from and who your family is, and the bunad can cost up to 50,000 kroner. It is often passed down from mother to daughter for generations, and a well-made bunad can last over 100 years. The bunad is not just a costume. It is identity.

Grunnlovsdag — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Grunnlovsdag

The Constitution Day is the most important holiday in Norway, celebrating the signing of the Norwegian Constitution at Eidsvoll in 1814. The celebration includes the barnetog (children's parade), the most emotional moment of the day, when children march through the streets waving flags and singing the national anthem "Ja, vi elsker dette landet." Norwegians wear the bunad, the traditional national costume with over 400 regional designs, each telling a story of heritage and belonging. The bunad can cost up to 50,000 kroner and is often passed down through generations. The tradition is to eat ice cream and hot dogs, shout "Hurra!" after every speech, and gather for a festive meal of salmon or cold cuts. The children's parade in Oslo passes the Royal Palace, where the royal family stands on the balcony and waves. No military parade, no weapons, only children: this is the most Norwegian thing about May 17th.

Animals of São Tomé and Príncipe Day — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of São Tomé and Príncipe Day

You encounter African palm civets, African grey parrots, and endemic São Tomé sunbirds as the most iconic wildlife native to São Tomé and Príncipe. You see that dogs, cats, chickens, and goats are commonly kept as pets throughout these islands. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.