6.9 – Constutition Day (May 17)
Learn Norwegian with professional teacher at Norwegian Community: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh Norwegian Community B1 level: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.norwegiancommunity.com%2Fcourse%3Fcourseid%3Db1-komplett-kurs Norwegian courses: https://skapago.teachable.com/?affcode=26285_sxv09qeu Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-9-constutition-day-may-17/ Support me here --> Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Donasjon (Paypal): Doner (paypal.com) For more content to learn Norwegian --> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A In Norway, we celebrate our Constitution Day on the 17th of May, and in Norwegian, it’s often only referred to as the 17th of may (17. mai). We celebrate our Constitution and our independence from 1814. This actually makes the Norwegian Constitution the second oldest in the world to still be in use, just behind the US Constitution. Also, the Norwegian constitution might have been the most democratic in the world when it was made in 1814. Therefore, May 17 is also a celebration of democracy in general. In addition to the constitution, we celebrate our independence this day. Until 1814, Norway was in a personal union with Denmark and had been so from the 15th century. This happened largely due to the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. Denmark was on the side of the French whereas the Swedes supported the coalition led by Great Britain and Russia. When France lost the war, the victors agreed to transfer Norway from Denmark to Sweden. This was very unpopular in Norway and independence was declared and a constitution made.