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2008 Syttende Mai Celebrations

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Saturday-May 17^th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hall of Nations, Balboa Park*

Welcome from President Jim Adams
United States and Norway National Anthems by Mrs. Thelma Johannesen.
Remarks by Norwegian Consul Gordon Kovtun.
Music by the San Diego Mannskor and Mrs. Joyce Olsen.
Remarks by VP Eugenie King
MC Sigurd Stautland invites guests to continental breakfast.

* Do not go to Sefton Plaza or the bridge, it will be closed to traffic. Instead use Park Boulevard to access the Hall of Nations near the Spreckles Organ Pavilion

Sunday-May 18^th, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. for Children’s Lawn Program at the House of Norway Cottage.

Children’s Parade assembles on the road behind House of Norway at 1:30 PM
Parade starts at 1:45 p.m. and ends on the outdoor stage. Bunads, flags and noise makers are encouraged.
At 2:00 p.m., introductions by the Presidents of HPR and House of Norway.
Pledge of allegiance by the Queen Kaarina.
United States and Norway National Anthem by Mrs. Thelma Johannesen.
Remarks by the Norwegian Consul Gordon Kovtun.
Scandinavian Children's Folk Dance Group directed by Oda Audish.
Remarks from HoN Webmaster Frank Steensnaes.
Balboa Park Folk Dancers and Vocalist directed by Mervi Gotch.
Children’s Story by Mrs. Dale Roybal.
Refreshments will be served at the House of Norway after the lawn program.

Download the program here