As every year, on May 17, there will be celebrations all over Norway. However, as meteorologists predict, the persistent summer aura will not last until then. The weather forecast clearly indicates that conditions will deteriorate in both the northern and southern regions of the country.
It rains almost everywhere
Weather conditions in the south of Norway will deteriorate on Wednesday. This will happen because of cold air masses, and temperatures will drop to 12-14 degrees Celsius. This weather will last until Thursday. As announced by the Meteorological Institute, the Constitution Day will be accompanied by cloud cover and rainfall.
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In the south and in the north, the same
Low temperatures and rains will also occur in the Trondelag district. Similar weather conditions will prevail in the far north, where the temperature will drop even below 10 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is recommended for all those who intend to celebrate May 17th to equip themselves with umbrellas and warm clothes.
Solar circles
Solar and summer aura is forecast only in three districts. People celebrating in Rogaland, Hordaland and Sogn of Fjordane will be able to enjoy it. Similar weather will continue in the Ost-Finnmark region (Finnmark district).
Constitution Day
It is worth recalling that on May 17 the Norwegians will celebrate their Constitution Day. It is a public holiday and therefore it is a day off from work. It is also called syttende mai or sottende mai, which simply means "May 17". Popular names are also Nasjonaldagen (Polish State Day) or Grunnlovsdagen (Polish Constitution Day).
Great historical importance
The constitution of Norway was signed on May 17, 1814 as an attempt to maintain independence from Sweden, with which the Norwegians suffered a devastating defeat in the Napoleonic Wars. It is worth knowing that under the treaty with Moss a personal union was concluded between Sweden and Norway. Initially, the Swedish king was reluctant to the celebrations that were held on Constitution Day. So much so that in 1828 he forbade them completely. Following protests and indignation from the Norwegian community, the ban was lifted in 1829. However, official ceremonies took place only in 1833.
How Norwegians celebrate
The most important traditions of Constitution Day include the following:
- the gathering of children in front of the Royal Palace in Oslo, from where the monarch greets them
- exceptionally this holiday is celebrated in Bergen. Official ceremonies are accompanied by performances by jugglers, marches of local organizations, marches of children and the military youth organization "Buekorps"
- in Trondheim, on the other hand, the celebrations begin with a morning march of children through the city streets. In the evening there is a "Citizens Parade", attended by firefighters, sports teams and student organizations.
