What ceremony takes place at Oslo City Hall on April 6th?

Hi everyone,

I just got back from a little cruise that took me to Oslo, among other places. Pure coincidence had it that on April 6th, the City Hall was open for visits, and I found myself surrounded by Norwegians—men, women, and even very young children—all dressed in traditional outfits. Clearly, there was some kind of special ceremony going on, because they all went upstairs for... something? A woman told me it wasn’t religious (which I suspected), but then what was that moment all about? Thanks—I don’t like being left in the dark! Have a great day, everyone!

Hi, great question and interesting topic! It shows that Scandinavians still keep up their traditions. First, could you post one or two photos of the ceremony? I can’t answer the question directly, but here are two research leads: *the liturgy of the Lutheran church *the rune alphabet

All I know is that there was no religious aspect, and I didn’t see the ceremony since it was reserved for those directly involved...

I’m back with the answer! This ceremony is held to welcome new Norwegians (those gaining citizenship), and wearing traditional clothing shows their connection to this "celebration" and its meaning. Best regards from the Auvergne