Viking Market - Kaupang 2010

Hafrsfjordvikingenes Kaupang 2010



Starts Friday, June 18, 2010 at 4:00pm
& Saturday, June 19 at 11:00am
& Sunday, June 2 at 11:00am
Ends Sunday, June 20 at 4:00pm
Location: Jernaldergarden at Ullandhaug



their link...
http://hafrsfjordvikingene.no/kaupang-jernaldergarden-2010/hafrsfjordvikingenes-kaupang-pa-jernaldergarden

(Note: in Norsk, couldn't get to Google Translate - see Facebook Page link below...)



From the Facebook Page:

Hafrsfjordvikingenes Kaupang 2010

Take an exciting step back in time, to the Viking age.
The viking-group Hafrsfjordvikingene will arrange their traditional Kaupang - marked, at the beautiful and scenic iron age farm - Jernaldergarden (jernaldergarden.no), just outside Stavanger.
This is an event we have in tight cooperation with the Arkeologisk museum, UiS, in Stavanger (http://www.arkeologiskmuseum.no/ ).

With a spectacular view over the sagafjord Hafrsfjord, where norway was gathered in the famous battle in 872, it's an excellent place for a viking marked.
Right smack in the middle of the area where the vikings lived and fought.

Experience an "authentic" viking market with traders, fighters, archers, storytellers, craftsmen, games and spectacular entertainment.



Opening hours:

Friday: 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00


the little-est viking...

(Note: all photos above borrowed from 2009 Vikingmarked)

Some of the attending vikings:

Dariusz Maciejko from Polen with his amazing swords.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1806897260

Søren Damsgård – Bone, horn much, much more

Stig Nielsen – Viking Kristall – Beautyful jewlery
http://www.vikingkristall.com/

Lars Martinen from Denmark. Tatoo the old fashion way.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1782472431

Ragnhild og Tore Dahl with their handycraft, drums and woodwork.
http://www.facebook.com/tore.dahl1?ref=ts

Nordlys – huge tent with all a viking may desire.
http://www.facebook.com/Nordlys.viking

Poul Kristensen – Blacksmith from Denmark

János Müller from Hungary – Bows and leatherworks

Lars Åke Strøm from Sweden – makes jewlery from horeseshoenails
http://www.designbylars.se/

Götz Breitenbücher from Sweden – blacksmith.

Louise Villadsen danish pearlmaker

Peter Wiking makes tool of flint, the old fashion way. http://www.wikingflintworks.com/

DiGrease's Buffoon Theatre – music-, dance- and entertainmentgroup from Belarus.
http://medievalbelarus.org/

(Note: Medieval instrument, from the Buffoon webpage - is it an antique bagpipe?!)

Vikinghorses from Stavanger
http://vikinghest.no/

(Note: can't borrow their horse photos, have to go see Viking Horses there for yourself?!)

their Facebook page link...
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=283886043496&ref=mf

World Fair Trade Day - Stavanger, Norway

World Fair Trade Day Events

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World Fair Trade Day 2010 - Stavanger, Norway

Saturday 08 May 2010 at 10:00 until Saturday 08 May

Saturday 8 May 2010 is the World Fair Trade Day 2010.

This is an international event that takes place in the beginning of May each year. Region Stavanger BA wishes to celebrate this day at the tourist information office in Stavanger. All the members in Region Stavanger BA that offer Fairtrade-marked products will be invited to share information or to serve small samples at the tourist information office. Region Stavanger BA will serve Fairtrade coffee and tea from Stavanger kaffebrenneri AS to the visitors. - This is a very nice opportunity to make the involvement that the region of Stavanger has in Fairtrade visible.

I am sure that the visitors will have a positive experience, says the Teamleader in Region Stavanger BA Lene Lunde.

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There are Fairtrade organizations in more than 20 countries. Most of these organizations are found in Europe, but there are also Fairtrade organizations in other parts of the world. In Norway the organization of Fairtrade is administrated by Max Havelaar Norge. Fairtrade Max Havelaar Norge works for an international trade that will have a foundation that enables people to live and not only to survive.

- It is very rejoicing that Region Stavanger BA supports and promotes Fairtrade, says Project Leader Andreas Feen Sørensen in Fairtrade Max Havelaar Norge.

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International Fairtrade day

Østeråg and Holmegaten Saturday 08 May 2010 at 11:00 until Saturday 08 May

To make people in Stavanger aware that we are a Fair Trade community.

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Org link:
http://www.worldfairtradeday10.org/

Stavanger, Norway Events link:

http://www.worldfairtradeday10.org/index.php?option=com_wftdevents&view=event&id=1352&lang=en

Photosource: http://www.anniegreenjeans.com/

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Moods of Norway Open in Stavanger

Moods of Norway in Stavanger!

(Note: article Google Translated from Norwegian)

They are already established in Stryn, Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim Besides several ride it stroe world.

Now comes the final Moods of Norway to Stavanger!

The Great Opening day is April 29 in the teacher.

When the troops do you live up in the media garden by the old reception and enjoy the happiest and coolest in the Norwegian fashion with golden tractor waffle iron in an over 300 square meter premises.

Success with Norwegian moods Moods of Norway has had rocket success worldwide over the past six century, and has nevertheless continued delicate headquarters in Stryn, where designers Mr Staalnacke Simen, Peder Børresen and later Stephen Dahl Kvist started the adventure.

Moods of Norway's philosophy is to provide happy clothes for happy people all over the world, no matter what.


Crackling trendy

-It was new and summer collection called Cocktail Farming and Moods of Norway tribute to the agricultural nation, Norway and sluggish farmers, "says designer Mr Staalnacke Simen.

-The visual appearance is clear out colorful and we use that is always ready monster and pressure.
In addition, there are some details to The Information on the garments.
How about a farm of the UK where you can see when one should cough various fruits and vegetables?
We also have the first notes of "Old Mac Donald" on some of the garments.
Men's collection also has a very happy part of the suits they really will want the goods welcome.
Tractors are always focused, continue Mr Staalnacke.

-We can also now offer the largest women's collection ever, and here it is sweet monsters, pastels and thin knitting, as applicable.
Sooty clothes of princesses, tempts him.
Otherwise, we have launched a major jeans - collection, with Treat pants and tractor-pants.
Anyone with Norwegian details, of course.


Enjoy the colors of summer!

-Summer is a time when you live a little extra fizz with feather and what we do at the time were happy Cocktail Farming collection, humming Mr Staalnacke.

Enjoy the colors of summer and trim a little each day, encourage the designer Stavanger people.

Welcome April 29th!
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pg 40 Was in the City - City Center Magazine

Note: all my photos, their pink boat is in the harbor of Stavanger Sentrum & have not been in the shop but there's bound to be something pink or gold in it too, a tracktor maybe (they've been known to drive pink limo's too?!)

Another article in the local newspaper, after hitting the translate button...
http://www.rogalandsavis.no/naring/article4813721.ece

Moods of Norway webpage link...
http://www.moodsofnorway.com/

Moods of Norway Blog link...

http://my.opera.com/moodsofnorway/blog/

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Flagships map - follow the pink tractors

Moods of Stavanger

(Note: latest post on their webpage...)

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In the creative cellars of the picturesque town of Stryn, Norway (pop. 6750), two local designers Simen Staalnacke and Peder Borresen, upon homecoming from years of global travels, nights of sizzling cocktails, and international studeis; gave birth to a concept soon to be known, worn, and adored, as The Moods of Norway. Soon the duo met up with the third muskateer, Stefan Dahlkvist and drew their lines for the coming collections.

The brand still has its headquarters and showroom in the town of Stryn, a magical place known for glaciers, salmon fishing and one newly opened escalator.

Moods of Norway has been doing the hibbedy-dibbedy on the international fashion dance floor for 6 years now, the philosophy is still the same even though the Norwegian oil price is as flexible as an Bulgarian gymnast after 14 tequila shots. Our main goal, besides making our gradmas happy, is to make happy clothes for happy people around the world. As of this golden minute, moods of norway is represented in the most polished boutiques and by the finest agents in Norway, Sweden, Benelux, Switzerland, Spain, Japan and USA among others. Stefan, Peder and Simen are still commandeering golden tractors around the world and are creating outrageous stories and super duper collections at an alarming rate. Now we are very proud to finally take part of Stavangers fashion scene. Happy clothes for happy people.

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*Note: Missed the party?! Sometime during their 3 day soft opening they had a party with 20 locals who were Members of their Universe (I think I registered online too late, am prob. their oldest fan tho--next to their grandmas?!)
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2009 Swatch - FIVB World Championships

Beach Volleyball at Pulpit Rock in Norway May 25

Photo Credit:
Beach Volleyball: 2009 FIVB WCh features something unique
2009-05-15 28:00
http://en.olympic.cn/news/sports_news/2009-05-15/1796087.html

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Stavanger Norway Grand Slam Beach Volleyball

For a week in June - July the FIVB World Tour beach volleyball event comes to Stavanger, for the Norway Grand Slam event.


Conoco Phillips is the main sponsor of the event, which brings people from all over the world - and hundreds of tons of beach sand to Vaagen - the main harbour in Stavanger, with volleyball courts all around the harbour, plus a stadium built each year for the event.


In the first couple of years it was just the men that competed here, but now it is both men and women.It brings a great atmosphere - and Stavanger is popular with the players - made even more special by the visits of large cruise ships in the harbour most days. It also has one of the biggest prize-money purses.


In the days before the beach volleyball tournament a ship arrives in town carrying sand, which is then placed half a metre deep around the harbour, where the courts (about 10 of them) will be.In 2006 there was a barge in the harbour with 2 courts and a beach-bar - a nice addition.It takes about three weeks to build the main stadium, which closes the road on the north side of the harbour.


When: Thursday 25 June - Sunday 5 July 2009
Where: Vaagen harbour in central Stavanger
Website (norsk): http://www.vmstavanger.no/

Borrowed From StavangerTravel.com write up of 2007 event
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See Also Wikipedia...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Beach_Volleyball_World_Championships


The 2009 SWATCH FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships is an upcoming beach volleyball event, which is scheduled to be held from June 26 to July 5, 2009 in Stavanger, Norway. The Swatch FIVB World Championships are organized every two years, and Norway is the first Northern European country to host the event. The city of Stavanger has earlier hosted ten Open and Grand Slam events at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour.

Prize Money - US$1Mil

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Another article & mention of special events for the event - Beach Volleyball on Pulpit Rock (that's surreal?!) http://en.olympic.cn/news/sports_news/2009-05-15/1796087.html

Here the original article (Norsk): www.vg.no/sport/artikkel.php?artid=572749

Snow?

Around 10 centimeters of snow fell at Ustaoset
Photo: Inger-Brit Vindegg

Where have I moved to?! I live in Southern Norway now--And I read it's the First Snow? Already? It's not even Halloween yet?! Good Grief?! Well, I knew those clouds looked liked snow yesterday--and here in Stavanger we just get rain (or so far?!)

Local Newspaper Article:


First snow of the season

It's still only autumn, but temperatures fell in the mountains of southern Norway during the night and a low pressure system moved in. That left vast areas white.

Snow dusted the high mountains around Hemsedal as well.
(Note: See this photo described on the Newspaper page, see link below...)

Thousands of Norwegians are in the mountains this week, with many schools closed for the annual autumn holiday. Most plan traditional hikes or hunting in the autumn foliage, but they woke up to winter-like conditions on Wednesday.

Around 10 centimeters fell at Ustaoset, near the Hardanger Plateau just west of Geilo. Surprised motorists had some challenges on the suddenly slippery highway between Geilo and Bergen.

Snowplows were pressed into early action to clear state highway 40 over Dagalifjellet.
Some snow also fell in the high mountains surrounding Hemsedal.

"We have had a few nights with frost and ice-scraping in the morning," said Hilde Hagen of the Hemsedal ski resort. She said temperatures were at the freezing point Wednesday morning, and that it was snowing in the valley.

Hemsedal is due to open for the winter skiing season on November 14, but if conditions allow, it will open earlier.

Strandafjellet and Gaustablikk also got some snow this week, with more due in the days to come.
Aftenposten English Web Desk Nina Berglund

Webpage link: www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2686581.ece

Note: Borrowed article & photo from the Aftenposten, local newspaper, in English on-line

Golden Shears

Golden Shears World Championship 2008

in Norwegian: VM i Saueklypping

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29 countries (1 competitor from the USA even?)

held first time in non-English country

outside of Stavanger about 45 min's in Bjerkreim Wed - Sun

plus Concerts Fri & Sat

Fri bands - Åsmund Åmli band & Irsk Stuvning

Sat bands - Postgirobygget & support band Tomm and Tigerene

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About Bjerkreimsmarken

Bjerkreimsmarken is a company that is run by 15 different organisations, from sportsteams through to farmer's associations. It's objective is to organise a country fair each year that promotes the importance of agriculture. This country fair is called Bjerkreimsmarken and will be held in conjunction with the Golden Shears World Championship 2008.

Bjerkreimsmarken has been an annual event in the community of Bjerkreim, Norway, since 1986. It always takes place the first weekend of October when the sheep have been brought down from their "summer holidays" up in the mountains.

It has become an important event for everyone involved; both socially, culturally and economically.

The population of Bjerkreim is 2500 and during the weekend when the country fair takes place, more than 350 voluntaires are involved in various duties, from serving traditional food to ticketing and parking.

Each year, around 110 commercial exhibitors take part in the event.

Tractors, art, cars, workwear, toys - you name it, it is all for sale during the fair.

Activities during the event includes sheepshearing, woodcraft, go-carting, concerts, food and wine festival and much, much more.

It normally runs from Friday through till Sunday but because Bjerkreimsmarken is hosting the World Championship 2008 the Fair will be extended with one day and go from Thursday through till Sunday.

See Webpage: www.vm2008.no/newsread/news.asp?N=5109

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Note: Click on the UK flag up in the righthand corner for English

(unless you want to practice your Norwegian)

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And another Note - did also borrow the above text & photos from the above webpage...Do they know how to advertise or what?!

(I thought the Stiletto Heels Race poster was something else, now here's their Sheep Shearing poster?! Impressive--hmmm...)

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As well, today, an added feature on the webpage--mention of the World Champion Bar (& there's a World Champion Restaurant elsewhere,) but the bar is where?--in the Circus Tent?! Hah! Makes you want to be a sheep shearer eh?! Yeah right?! but I would watch, as long as no sheep were harmed in the process...

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Too bad I'm not driving yet, what with it being 45 min's out of town & I don't even know town yet or my neighborhood either - will have to just live out this event vicariously I think thru the internet or the TV news or the local newspaper that we can get in English too on the internet at least?! Check out: www.Aftenposten.no/English/ (I like that--in English! Yeah!)