Music Norway

Festivals are a fantastic way to really experience a culture while on vacation, and Norway has many to tempt tourists. Whether you are searching for music, stage plays, or a carnival atmosphere, there will be something that everyone can enjoy. Let's take a quick look at 3 diverse Norwegian festivals and the souvenirs they offer.

The Winter Festival Narvik has been held since 1956 in the town of Narvik, and is focused on railroads and the region's culture. As a result, you will be treated to a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from choral music to pop acts, and fun activities for people of all ages. Sports exhibitions for youth and adults are interactive, allowing festival attendees to break a sweat while making new friends and trying new exercises. Since the rail system is so important to this community, there are many different displays on the history of trains and rail workers. A replica train set would be a wonderful gift from this festival, or you may wish to purchase a key chain or water globe featuring an antique engine.

Samisk Musikkfestival is an Easter celebration held in Kautokeino every spring. For seven days, the city stops to celebrate its Saami culture, dating all the way back to 10,000 BC, with expositions of history, art and sports. The young and young at heart will enjoy watching the reindeer racing world cup, or taking part in an amateur snow scooter competition. For those seeking something more cultural, there is a film festival, art demonstrations and concerts to full the days. Nights are magical underneath a sky exploding with color from the Northern Lights and religious services have a touch of magic surrounded by the glimmering snow and ice. The Saami handicrafts, such as a reindeer horn knife or an embroidered pair of boots are great ways to share this experience, and a cute refrigerator magnet in the shape of a sled or reindeer would be perfect for Norwegian souvenirs for the office.

Bodo hosts the Nordland Music Festival, which highlights Norwegian musicians over a week. All genres of music are represented, from rock to opera to classical, with concerts playing on the hour every day. Many of them take advantage of the city's location and are held outside, under the Northern Lights. There are also workshops where children can learn musical techniques, such as vocal lessons, introductions to instruments and songwriting, and parties where visitors can sample the region's food and drink specialties. Bodo itself is Norway's second largest city and has many pleasures to offer tourists, including beautiful scenery. A commemorative T-shirt or a program from an event are ideal ways to share the music with others. Scores of postcards put into figural souvenir picture frames are a thought for those who must purchase multiple souvenirs for friends and family.

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