When it comes to traveling to new territories, knowing their customs and traditions is a fundamental part of any tourist tour; so in this post we will know as the goodness is part of the norwegian culture.
It is nothing more and nothing less than the traditional Norwegian costume, worn by both men and women, especially during special celebrations. This garment constitutes the true symbol of a national and cultural identity that the many centuries of dependence only reinforced.
In a stricter sense, the word bunad refers only to clothing designed in the early XNUMXth century, based on costumes used in rural areas.
The bunad movement has its roots in the XNUMXth century with the national romanticism, which included an interest in traditional folk costumes, not only in Norway, but also in neighboring countries such as Denmark and in particular Germany . However, in Norway national ideas of romanticism have had a more lasting impact, as seen in the wearing of inspired folk costumes.
There are hundreds of different bunads, and each valley or town has its own, some with a wide variety of motifs and colors.
Inspiration is based on certain elements of the garments or other regional elements, such as traditional rose motifs, wood carvings or embroidery.
The importance attached to this party costume is manifested, as at no other time, during the national holiday, May 17.