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SPECIAL VIDEOS
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LEIKARRINGEN fra POULSBO

Leikarringen consists of about 100 individuals of ages from 5 years to adult,
comprising the largest Norwegian youth dance group outside of Norway.
They are sponsored by the Sons of Norway lodge at Poulsbo, Washington.

This video was filmed during the teen dancers' visit to Columbia Lodge on April 15, 2024.

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DEFENDING THE NORTH

Learn how the climate crisis and renewable energy options are affecting the indigenous
Sami people and their reindeer herds in Norway.

This video is the result of a research project done by 2021 King Olav V Scholarship winner
Amelia Wiatr Lewis.   For more information about Sons of Norway scholarships,
click the "Scholarships" tab above, or visit https://sofn.com/foundation/ .

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THE WORLD'S LARGEST BONFIRE -- ÅLESUND, NORWAY

June 24 is the celebration of Jonsok (St. John's Day), but it also is a time
for the yearly observance of Midsummer at the the coastal city of Ålesund.
A huge bonfire is constructed from wooden crates stacked about 130 feet high.
Known as Slinningsbålet, this bonfire takes place on a small bit of land where the
burning structure can fall safely into the sea.   To set the fire, a brave climber
ascends the structure to ignite a barrel of oil at the top, then scrambles down to safety.

Watch this video from 2010 to see how it is accomplished.

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NORDLYS DANCE TEAM

The Nordlys (Northern Lights) is the name of our own Columbia Lodge Scandinavian Dance Team, under the leadership of Yonnie Tonder.   The following are videos of the Nordlys dancing at the 2019 SCANFAIR in Portland on December 7.
(Make dance selection by clicking a yellow button.)

SPECIAL 70th ANNIVERSARY VIDEO

To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Columbia Lodge, local video producer and nearby Carter Park Neighborhood resident Jean Herbold created a very special video “The Lefse Makers”, featuring several scenes from a favorite activity at the Lodge.   Many thanks to Jean and Golden Amazon Productions for promoting our Lodge in this way and making the video available for broadcast by the local PBS affiliate TV station.

Here’s Jean’s personal story:
“Ever since I can remember, I’ve been interested in images and stories.  I wanted to capture the special moments in life and make them last forever, whether through a drawing, taking a snapshot on my Dad's 110 film camera, or shooting video on a camcorder."
"Growing up, I loved hearing people talk.  My parents grew up during the Great Depression, and their love of stories heard over the radio washed off on me.  I can't remember a weekend when we weren't listening to the news from Lake Wobegon.  It was a no brainer for me to end up in this industry.  I think my curious nature makes me a natural journalist and storyteller. “
*Jean M. Herbold* freelance story producer / amazon

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JESPER THE SKIING CAT

Jesper is a very special cat who lives with his owner, Aina Stormo, in Norway.

Watch this short video to see Jesper enjoying his favorite Wintertime activity.

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NORWAY'S $47 BILLION FLOATING HIGHWAY

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is in the process of creating
the world’s first floating highway. Route E39 will cut down a 21 hour travel time
between the Norwegian cities of Kristiansand in the south and Trondheim in the north
by at least half through the elimination of seven different ferry crossings.

Watch this video to see how it will be accomplished.

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