Tuesday, 17 May 2011


This is the family Jaatun from Sandnes, who were up early this morning to celebrate our National Day in Stavanger. I am sure they have had a nice day, even with some rain and a temperature of only +10C to +12C.
I can't really manage to get just one photo to tell you how the day has been, so therefore I am perhaps cheating, but I have added a couple of links, one from our biggest local newspaper, follow the arrow to the right and you will see 19 photos from the parade. http://www.aftenbladet.no/lokalt/Yrende-folkeliv-i-og-utenfor-Folketoget-2810645.html

And a YouTube film with our National anthem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhhStVKawbk

Norwegian students and Norwegian companies have celebrated all over the world, some at the ambassadors residence or at Norwegian schools.

Mummy, in todays photo came from Brooklyn.
I later found out that there are 170 nationalities in Stavanger. The city had an international celebration in a park today, with international food, music, games and speeches, also from the mayor who is about to leave for another job after 16 years in politics for Stavanger.

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16 comments:

  1. Luis Gomez17 May 2011 at 23:02

    Congratulations! Sounds like you had a great day!

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  2. Stefan Jansson17 May 2011 at 23:11

    I hope you enjoyed Syttende Mai!

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  3. biebkriebels17 May 2011 at 23:19

    Looks like a big festivy. It seems every country has his own national party this time of the year.

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  4. Berit17 May 2011 at 23:39

    Fint bilde:)

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  5. Leif Hagen18 May 2011 at 01:03

    Gratulerer med dagen! Glad 17, Mai!
    Wish I were in Norway to celebrate, too!

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  6. Jack18 May 2011 at 02:30

    It is a nice grouping. Every one has a smile showing his or her own distinctive personality. It looks like a happy celebration.

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  7. Oakland Daily Photo18 May 2011 at 04:04

    Happy National Day. Looks like our 4th of July only colder. :D)

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  8. Kate18 May 2011 at 04:29

    Flags certainly are important symbols all over the world. This is a great family photo. My Norwegian friends here in MN also celebrated and posted their photos on Facebook. National pride is good!

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  9. irinapictures18 May 2011 at 06:58

    Congratulations! 117 nationalities, wow!

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  10. Gunn18 May 2011 at 09:28

    Irina, I rang the Municipal administration office just now, and they gave me the right number, 170 nationalities are living in Stavanger.
    Even more than 117 as I first wrote..... Gosh, I better find the map.
    Do I know the name of 170 countries ?

    Steffe, yes, I/we had a nice "syttende mai"!:)

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  11. Anonymous18 May 2011 at 13:18

    Very nice post. Flags are nice to see. Some are simple, many are complex and all are colorful.

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  12. Yukinori Katayama18 May 2011 at 14:17

    Yeah, very very nice picture you took Gunn!

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  13. Kaori18 May 2011 at 16:30

    The daddy's mustache is just wonderful. Lovely photo on your National day! :D

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  14. Rachel19 May 2011 at 13:03

    What a cute family portrait. I bet they will treasure that forever!

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  15. VP19 May 2011 at 21:59

    Thanks for the informations and the links. You won't believe this, but Mr. Jaatun is the exact double of an uncle of mine (when he was a lot younger).

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  16. Leeds daily photo22 May 2011 at 21:14

    I love that even the little one has her own flag, love the tash, they are fairly out of favour here in Yorkshire.

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