Culture in Norway-Emily

Culture in Norway

Norway has a lot of cultural aspects that we would consider different than what we have in the US or in other countries. One of these aspects is how women are treated. In business, women receive equal pay and promotions to men. Another large aspect of culture in Norway is the food. There is the Norwegian Food Festival held in Alesund every August, and there are specific things that Norway is famous for such as seafood, including salmon and whale, and Fiskepudding. Norwegian folklore is also a very large part of the culture in Norway. There are many folk stories that are famous for their Norwegian forest setting. There is also the folk dress in Norway, which includes the Bunad, a traditional costume dating back to the 1800’s. All of this affects the culture in Norway in a large way, but the one thing that affects it the most in my opinion is the folk music. Folk music traditions have been passed down through each generation for hundreds of years. One thing that has been passed down through generations is the Hardingfele, which translates to ‘Hardanger fiddle’. It is considered the official instrument of Norway. It is also famous for it’s use on the Lord of the Rings soundtracks. Another popular instrument in Norway is the Langeleik, a harp-like instrument from the Middle Ages. The oldest langeleik was found in Norway just a few years ago, and was from 1524. These are the different aspects of culture that you might see while in Norway, thanks for reading!