Tag: culture
Oslo’s ‘nynorsk’ theater turns 100
Norway's national theater dedicated to the nynorsk form of the Norwegian language is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a special program boasting 30 different...
Norwegians urged to stop bragging
So much for Norwegian modesty: New research shows that Norwegians are now seen as bragging about their affluence, strong currency and lifestyle so much...
Great outdoors at the ‘cultural core’
After a week of media debate over what comprises the core of Norwegian culture comes an answer based on 17,000 votes and 500 proposals...
Debate flies over Norwegian culture
NEWS ANALYSIS: Norwegians have a long and deeply embedded culture of debate. Now a right-wing politician, an admittedly bored journalist and several major media...
Thai culture on the Oslo Fjord
As Oslo held its annual "Kulturnatt" (Culture Night) on Friday, with free concerts and entertainment all over town, an entirely different cultural offering was...
Literature House seeks funding
Oslo's popular Litteraturhuset (Literature House) is looking for new funding to replace what it now gets from the Fritt Ord foundation, which promotes the...
National Theater’s rehab costs rise
It may cost Norwegian taxpayers nearly NOK 700 million or more to rehabilitate the country's 112-year-old National Theater in Oslo. Debate is already underway,...
Culture shock on the job
Foreign bosses have a hard time adjusting to the unique Norwegian workplace, where the management structure is very flat and bosses do not get...
Concert hall rising in Stavanger
Stavanger's new concert hall, due to be completed by the end of 2011, is now rapidly taking shape on the outskirts of downtown. ...
Curious conflict over culture
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Norway's national elections take place September 14 and the formal campaign is about to take off. The field seems wide open at...
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