New for this year is that the celebration in Sundre has now moved to the town centre. This makes it easier for more people to participate and creates even more life in the heart of the village. At the same time, we are taking good care of the traditions in Torpo and Nordbygdene – where local forces are once again ready with a true 17th of May atmosphere.

We extend a warm welcome to young and old alike – and hope everyone has a brilliant 17th of May!

PROGRAMME

Ål Centre

07:50 – Leaf blowing
v/ Eilif Gundersen et al.
Sundre Mountain

08.00 - Flag raising, wreath-laying & concert by Ål music corps
Scouts
Sundre – Stave Church Site

08:30 – Morning assembly with coffee, lecture and folk music
Ål Games and Dance Society
Old Tingstugu, Ål Village Museum

08:30–10:00 – Collective 17th of May breakfast (please bring some toppings or fruit)
arr.: Ål Church, HÅP, Normisjon and Kilden
Outside TID café

09.30 The flag bearer goes to the church
From the Marketplace to Ål Church

09:45 – Memorial service and choir singing
v/ Ål Choir
By the memorial stone, Ål church

10.00 – Church service
Ål church

10.00 – Corps Concert
Ål Music Corps
Under the Barn Bridge, Ål Health Centre

10:45 – The flag procession continues
From Ål Church to the school summit

11.05 – If the Russians
Skull summit

11:15 – Line-up for children's parade and people's parade
(More information to follow)
Skull summit

11:30 – The train departs! Children's parade and popular parade
(More information to follow)
Through Ål town centre

11.30 – Sale of barbecue food, ice cream, soft drinks, coffee and cakes
Myrrh

12:30 – Free ice cream and soft drinks for all children and young people up to Year 10
Myrrh

12.30 – Play and fun
arr.: Year 5, Nedre Ål School
Myrrh

12.45 – Festival programme with speeches, sing-alongs and music
The scene outside TID café

14:30 – Free cinema for all
The Great Hall, Ål Cultural Centre

14:30 – Free cinema for children aged 9–12
Veslesalen, Ål Culture House

TORPOR

10.00 – Opening and welcome with brass band music
v/ Ine and 7th grade
Torpo school grounds

After opening:
– Poetry reading/speech by 7th grade
– Singalong God bless our dear fatherland
– Presentation of today's agenda

Approx. 10.30 - Train marshalling
Flagging ceremony, corps, school classes 7–1, kindergarten
Torpo school grounds

11.00 - Festive service
v/ Geir Wiknes
Torpo Church

11.45 – Memorial service, laying of wreaths and singalong
/ 7th grade leads singalong: Yes, we love
The tomb at the church

12.00 - Return train to the school site
From the church to the school

12.00–13.30 – Food and drink sales
– Small bites and lefsekling at Makalaus
Cakes, coffee, and soft drinks at Year 6
– FAU-kiosk: sausages, ice cream, cakes and fizzy drinks
The communal hall and outdoor area at the school

12:00–13:45 – Free ice cream and fizzy drinks for all children and young people up to Year 11
Grendahuset

12.30 – Play and fun
The schoolyard

13.15 – Javelin Throw Final
The schoolyard

13.30 - Prize-giving ceremony
The schoolyard

13.45 - Football match: 7th grade vs. parents
The schoolyard

NB: Toilet at the community centre – school toilet is closed

NORDBYGDENE

14.00 - Band concert
Northern villages

14:15 – Serving of bread rolls, cake, ice cream, coffee, and soft drinks
Northern villages

14:45 – Festival programme with speeches and performances
Northern villages

15:30 – Playing outside
Outdoor area, Nordbygdene

16.00 – Walk through the village
Northern villages

19.00 - Evening party
Vats assembly hall

A big thank you goes to the culture office, this year's 17th of May committee, and the local schools for their efforts in organising, facilitating, and contributing to a dignified, safe, and enjoyable national day celebration for everyone.