May 17th is Norway's National Day, the day it's own Constitution was formed after 400 years of being part of the Danish autocracy.
We went to the Palace where various parades were marching through. The Royal Family too were out on the balcony, waving.
The children's parade in Oslo is the longest in Norway, and includes some 100 schools and marching bands. Our very own Vishaka, who plays the clarinet, was also marching along representing her school.
The streets are filled with people dressed in their traditional attire called the Bunad. It's awesome to see them all dressed up and looking so proud. The pubs and bars were also filled with raucous laughter and loud music, people celebrating all around.
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