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Although Heggedal does not have an official anthem of its own, the following are widely regarded as Heggedalian national hymns: |
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*"[[Takk skarru ha, mitt deilige bygdeland]]": Words by [[Franz Josef Weern]], Music by [[Glyme Torvaldsen]] |
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"[[Ja vi elsker]]" (the national anthem of Norway) is usually played for Norwegian sporting events (e.g. football matches), although "Sønner av Norge" has also been used as the Norwegian anthem for the [[Commonwealth Games]]. |
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Revision as of 11:03, 16 November 2005
Heggedal The Provence of Norway
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Not far from Asker Sentrum is the suburb known as Heggedal. Sorounded by mountains and wild forests, it is a paradise for climbers and nature-lovers. In these mountains you will find large pine's and holes in the ground, made by the polar ice. Large bears wander in these parts and there are daily observations of wolves.
The center of Heggedal is well know by the citizens of Scandinavia for its good clean air, the river Skithegga and the local pub (Rustad Meieri). There is also a good restaurant known as Gunstig. You will find a large library, containing all of the greatest litterary works of the world. The ancient school know as Hovedgården is also used as a loppemarked during the cold autumn months. This is a time you will experience polakker (manual-workers) riding in their old cars, collecting various goods.
Kiwi is another attraction in Heggedal. It is a large shop containing goods from all around the world. With it's distinctive character and class, Kiwi can easily be compared to Harrods in London and other high class shops. A parkingspace is easy to find, due to the size of the parking area. From this shop you can see allmost all of the attractions in Heggedal, but the main view is a little top of wild grass growing on a small hill.
The lake Gjellum is said to be extremely healthy, due to its mineral. In this lake you can relax and take a time of. On one of the sides of this lake, there is a beautiful little beach, where surfers can surf in the summer months. This is possible, since the wind gets speed from the steep and gigantic mountains. This produces waves that can easily be compared to the beaches in other nations.
In the winter, the lake is made into a gigantic competition arena, where one can experience true Heggedalian tradition. The locals gather and bath in the ice cold and very clean water. The winter can be extremely cold during these months, and storms are not unusual. A special drink is then made, to cure the pain and suffering caused by the cold. The drink is called Hegdölingn. This drink contains ingredients found only in the harsh and steep hills of Heggedal
The famous Heggedaldialect is also spoken in this area.
blirrùmè pà gunsti ellr? = Would you like to join me to the local restaurant?
Waeitù worr jae kann khöpe drikk'ellr? = Do you know where I can buy alcoholic beverages (This phrase is common among fourteen year olds, also known as fjortiser )
Famous people from Heggedal
The greath history of heggedal has many individuals of greath acclaim:
- Franz Josef Weern (1812-1902), politician
- Tryggve Raud (1880-1943), football manager
- Gertrud Nielsen (1890-1957), writer
- Balle Klorin, Olympic Gold in Ski
- Leif Otto Klemballe (1974-2003), Jewish singer
- Anders Lange politician, Progress Party
In the later years, 2 individuals comes to mind; Fredrik von Rudenberg the 7th, and Magnus Stuart James. They are mostly known for their great intellectual abilities. and they are currently writing their memoars. Fredrik is also known for winning the annual burger contest, at the local gaming bar - Amunds place.
Local traditions in Heggedal
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st | Mid Winter Festival | Midtvintersblot | Fire and celebration |
| January 12th | Gjellum Festival | Vannpyttdagen | Festival on Gjellumvannet |
| March 17th | Weern day | Weernhyllinga | Rememberance of Franz J. Weern |
| March 22st | Hunting day | Jagtkonkurransen | ~ |
| May 1st | Labour (Labor) Day | Sosialistdagen | ~ |
| May 4th | Spring day | Vårstevne | Celebration of spring |
| May 17th | National Independence Day | Søttendemai | ~ |
| August 31st | Market in Hovedgården | Loppemarkedet på skolen | When the Polakker comes |
National anthems
Although Heggedal does not have an official anthem of its own, the following are widely regarded as Heggedalian national hymns:
- "Takk skarru ha, mitt deilige bygdeland": Words by Franz Josef Weern, Music by Glyme Torvaldsen
"Ja vi elsker" (the national anthem of Norway) is usually played for Norwegian sporting events (e.g. football matches), although "Sønner av Norge" has also been used as the Norwegian anthem for the Commonwealth Games.