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When:
Nov 2 , 2010
- Nov 7 , 2010
Where: Oslo, Norway
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Oslo world music festival that lasts for six days, is held yearly in start autumn, (end October - start November different dates). The festival is known as a unique musical event. It hosts artists from all over the world who play music that represents their culture. The uniqueness of the festival is the diversity music which comes from various countries, cultures, languages and styles. This is a marvelous collection of groups and compositions who reach the festival from all parts of the world. The festival is a genuine fiesta for world music lovers.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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Event related information:
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background and overview:
Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden. |
Languages:
Bokmal Norwegian (official), Nynorsk Norwegian (official), small Sami- and Finnish-speaking minorities; note - Sami is official in six municipalities. |
Climate:
Temperate along coast, modified by North Atlantic Current; colder interior with increased precipitation and colder summers; rainy year-round on west coast. |
Capital:
Oslo |
Time Zone:
UTC +1 |
Currency (code):
Norwegian krone (NOK) |
Call Code:
+47 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Visitnorway.com P.O. Box 448 Sentrum 0158 Oslo, Norway Phone: +47 22 00 25 00 Fax: +47 22 00 25 01 |
Tourist website:
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