Oslo
History's Greatest Cities
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The Norwegian Cultural Renaissance
Norway and Oslo have had a torrid time in recent years. They seem to be subjugated by neighbouring countries. When does Oslo start to get its mojo back? And how? It's in the nationalist grumblings and uprisings of the 19th century happening all over Europe. The 17th of May is still the big constitution day in Norway. People dress up in their finest traditional clothes. One thing you'll hear a lot is Yavi Elska-Dehtalanda, which means 'we love this land'
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