Viking Magazine - May 2018 - 8

Nordic Life
A Royal Visit
to Scandinavia
After a visit to Sweden,
the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge arrived in Oslo
on Feb. 1 and were greeted
by Crown Prince Haakon and
Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
While in Norway, Will and
Kate spent time with the royal
family and the public, meeting
with business leaders, mental
health advocates, academics
and creatives. The British royal
couple were honored with a
ball at the Royal Palace - where
William delighted guests by
greeting them in Norwegian.
Other highlights included a visit
to a sculpture park, a set tour
of the Norwegian television
show " Skam, " a visit to watch
a ski jumping session and a
children's ski class.
Historic Equal Pay Deal
The Norway women's football team made headlines last December when its football association
sanctioned equal pay starting in 2018. Likely the fi rst deal of its kind in international football, the
agreement signed by the men's and women's team captains raised the women's salaries by 2.5
million kroner (about $321,275) to 6 million kroner (about $772,140).
By agreeing to a pay cut of 550,000 kroner each from commercial
earnings, the men's team helped to bridge the pay gap. Player
Caroline Graham Hansen (pictured at right) acknowledged the men
on Instagram for supporting the deal: " Thank you for making this
step for female athletes. For showing equality and for helping us all,
making it a bit easier, to chase our dreams. "
The women's team didn't gain offi cial recognition in Norway
until 1976, so it came as a surprise to the media that the Norwegian
Football Association suggested the equal pay agreement. The team
is one of the most successful in the international league. They've
consistently done better in international games than their male
counterparts, including winning the World Cup in 1995.
8 VIKING MAY 2018 sonsofnorway.com
May 5, Oslo
TEDxOslo
With this year's theme, " Now
Playing, " experts will share
knowledge and evoke insights
about what's going on around
the world in a series of local,
self-organized events.
tedxoslo.no
May 16-20, Stryn, Norway
Folven Randonee Festival
Hold on to winter a little
longer at this weekend-long
festival where you can ski
and split board during the
day and enjoy live music and
workshops at night.
folven.no
May 18-21, Vik, Norway
Gamalost Festival
Translated to " old cheese, " this
festival celebrates the local
specialty and culture with
markets, concerts and the
traditional outdoor breakfast.
gamalostfestivalen.no
May 20, New York City
17th of May Parade
Norwegian fl ags, Scandinavian
sweaters, Viking horns and
more will be proudly displayed
on Norway's Constitution
Day as parade-goers
march through Bay Ridge
neighborhood in Brooklyn.
17thofmayparadecommitteebrooklyn.org
PHOTOS
BY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): VICTORIA JONES/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK, BERIT ROALD / SCANPIX

http://www.tedxoslo.no http://www.folven.no http://www.gamalostfestivalen.no http://www.brooklyn.org http://www.sonsofnorway.com

Viking Magazine - May 2018

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Viking Magazine - May 2018