There are lots of things I would like to blog about these days. I just wish I had more than 24 hours to just sit down, relax and blog. Among the many things I would like post is the norwegian national day celebration.
One of the days of the year I am always looking forward to is the 17th of May. Kids and adults alike look forward to this day… probably to have an excuse to eat all the ice cream and hotdogs they can take. Kidding aside, it is a day of celebration, colors and nationalism.
Barnetog – Children’s Parade in Jessheim
John (my husband), Me in Romeriksbunad and Tatyana in Festdrakt. So why do I have a bunad (norwegian national dress) on? I inherited it from John’s aunt who inherited it from John’s grandmother. My bunad is almost 100 years old. It is very practical to have a bunad. One dress for all the formal occassions – weddings, confirmations, christening. 🙂
If you are wondering where my eldest daughter A.J. is,she is probably with friends in this sea of people at Karl Johannsgata in Oslo. We went to Oslo on the 17th of May but we didn’t see her.
At Akershus Fortress
PS. This post does not mean that I love the Philippines less.
Photos: I have my brother, Alvin, to thank for the photos 🙂
Life after manila 
that dress is 100 years old? big WOW!
Sidney – Thank you for the compliment! I think that most of those unhappy migrants stay unhappy because they have failed to adapt and integrate. Same with you, I think that you are having a good time in the Philippines because you have adapted to the culture.
I hope so too. I still want to have my filipino citizenship but it is not allowed here in Norway.
You look good in that dress! To be happy in another country you need to adapt and integrate! It seems you did a wonderful job here.
Dual citizenship is now accepted in the Philippines. I read that the European community will allow it also soon!
Take the best of both worlds…
Charles – Thanks again and thank you for fixing my blog 🙂 Hope everything works out with your problem.
Renny – I feel very much at home. I fell in love with this country!
Tor – Hehe. I think so too 🙂
Ethel – Parang norwegian, until I talk… hehe
Mimi – You should see the other types…fantastic
ang cute ng dress nyo po!
hi Al muta jan,
ganda ng pics at parang norwegian ka na rin 🙂
AL, this is a great post. To see you in Romeriksbunad is really smashing. It’s so made for you.
Excellent pictures.
btw. You are added in my FB
What a great Norwegian National Day post – you look great in your Romeriksbunad!
I’m so glad you find yourself at home here in Norway and you are a great filipino-norwegian representative!
Hallo ate you look soooo lovely with your bunad. I like it! I am so sorry if I wasnt able to visit here for a long time since I am cramming with the film studies and also moving in. Yup you are always welcome to crash here ate when you are in Bergen!