Viking Magazine - March 2020 - 8

Nordic Life
Feb. 28-March 1
Seattle, Wash.
Nordic Lights Film Festival
Experience the richness and
diversity of Nordic cultures
through captivating fi lms
from Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway, Sweden and
more at the 11th installation
of this annual event.
nordicmuseum.org
3 Must-Visit Cafés in Hamar
With all the business meetings, outings and festivities going on during the Sons
of Norway International Convention this August in Ringsaker, treat yourself to a
delicious, caffeinated boost to keep the momentum rolling. Here are some local
spots to check out in nearby Hamar.
Kai & Mattis Café
With burgundycolored
walls, muraled
ceilings and art deco
ornamentation, this
eatery has no shortage of
quirky charm. Tantalize
your taste buds with
generously proportioned
cakes and pies, Belgian
waffl es, chicken salad
and soups, as well as
cappuccinos and teas.
facebook.com/
kaiogmattis
Café Gravdahl
Founded in 1937,
Gravdahl Bookstore is
one of the oldest locally
owned bookstores in
the city. In 2007, Café
Gravdahl opened inside
the bookstore, offering
readers tasty treats
like focaccia, wraps,
homemade chocolate
cake, gluten-free coffee
cake, smoothies and, of
course, lots of coffee.
gravdahl.no
Larsen
Store meets café
meets backyard? This
is Larsen, which sells
clothing, homewares,
wellness products and
more. Meander to the
café section for lattes
and mochas, as well as
sandwiches and pies
from local producers.
Enjoy these treats in the
backyard, which also
hosts small concerts.
larsenhamar.no
NORWAY SCALES UP ITS
GLOBAL SUPPORT
Norway recently pledged a hefty sum to
support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS,
Tuberculosis and Malaria. Erna Solberg, prime
minister of Norway, stated back in September
that Norway will increase its support for
the Global Fund by contributing around
$220 million by 2023. Norway ranks as the
11th largest public donor to the nonprofi t
organization and is the most generous on a per
capita basis. The Global Fund has saved more
than 32 million lives, providing treatment,
prevention and care services.
8 VIKING MARCH 2020 sonsofnorway.com
March 4-8
Bergen, Norway
Borealis
Every March, Bergen hosts
this experimental music
festival, which pushes
the boundaries of what
music is and where it can
go. Listeners can enjoy
contemporary music at 35
events across 15 venues.
borealisfestival.no
March 7-8
Jasper NordicFest
Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Amid the snow-capped
mountains of the Canadian
Rockies, this weekend event
celebrates the winter sports
of cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing and Nordic
trail running for skiers of all
levels. jaspernordicfest.ca
March 21
Sisters, Ore.
Viking Fest
Perfect for families, this free
event includes a full day
of ski lessons, folk stories
and Nordic culture.
skihoodoo.com
Correction: The 125th anniversary
article in the January issue of Viking
incorrectly stated that Edmonton
lodge was the fi rst Canadian lodge,
established in 1913. The fi rst lodge
in Canada was Sleipner lodge,
established in Vancouver in 1910.
TOP TO BOTTOM: AGROBACTER, JAKE LYELL / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO

http://www.nordicmuseum.org http://www.borealisfestival.no http://www.facebook.com/ http://www.jaspernordicfest.ca http://www.gravdahl.no http://www.larsenhamar.no http://www.skihoodoo.com http://www.sonsofnorway.com

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