GRAND FORKS — The Sons of Norway Gyda Varden Lodge is hosting a Syttende Mai celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, commemorating the day in 1814 when the country’s constitution was signed and ratified.
The Taste of Norway luncheon platter, $15 each, will feature traditional foods.
The cash-only event at the lodge, 1401 Ninth Ave.S., will include a bake sale and a raffle. There will also be live Norwegian folk music inside during most of the event.
The luncheon platter will include a Norwegian-style smørbrød (sandwich), Norwegian cookies, one lefse and a choice of bløtkake (Norwegian birthday cake), mandelkake (almond cake) or a cup of riskrem (ricecream).
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The types of smørbrød to be offered are salmon (røkelaks), brown goat cheese (brunost), ham, egg salad or shrimp salad.
The platter is served with a soda beverage, coffee and water.
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Raffle tickets, $1 each, will be sold at the lodge until 3 p.m. Sunday, when the winner will be announced. The prizes are a $100 Scheels gift card, $75 L and M Meats gift card and a krumkake maker from the Stabo Scandinavian Imports store in Fargo.
“We are so excited to be able to celebrate together, in person, again this year,” Marianne Knudson said. “For Norwegians, May 17 is all about being together.”
The Sons of Norway Gyda Varden Lodge is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Norwegian culture. It holds regular meetings the second Thursday of each month; non-member guests are welcome.
The lodge also hosts special events for the community at large.