17th of May
Known also as Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day) and National Day, Syttende Mai translates literally as the “17th of May.” On this date in 1814, the Norwegian Constitution was signed, marking the end of more than four centuries of Danish rule.
Lodges in District 2, Sons of Norway celebrate Syttende Mai in many ways. We have pictures of some of the celebrations – if you would like your lodge celebration shown, please send your pictures with your information to: Web Content Manager Joan Wraalstad
joaniecw@outlook.com
Some Spokane Sons of Norway — Tordenskjold Lodge 02-005 members got together to celebrate Syttende Mai (Norway Constitution Day) with a picnic and games of Kubb!
Sons Of Norway – Sonja Lodge 2-038, Eugene, Oregon
Sonja Lodge had their own parade around their lodge and other festivities to celebrate Norway’s Constitution day! Syttende Mai!
Lawn games and socializing
Parade and singing the Norwegian Anthem
Followed by singing with the Norseman Chorus, entertainment, food, and dessert!
Hurra, Hurra, Hurra For Syttende Mai!
Parades, Bunads, Vikings and Ships all come out on the 17th of May
