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This resolution proclaims May 16, 17, and 18, 2025, as Syttende Mai Weekend, a celebration of Norwegian heritage and culture in Wisconsin. The resolution highlights several important contextual details, including that Norway is the sixth-largest European country, and that one in twelve Wisconsinites claims Norwegian ancestry. Syttende Mai, which means "May 17" in Norwegian, commemorates the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution, which is the third-oldest in the world. The resolution notes the significant cultural contributions of Norwegian immigrants, including culinary traditions like lutefisk and lefse, artistic practices such as rosemaling, and cultural artifacts like wooden trolls. Several Wisconsin communities, including Westby, Stoughton, Blair, Mount Horeb, and Woodville, will celebrate the weekend with various activities such as parades, Norwegian music and dance performances, cultural presentations, special runs, museum tours, concerts, church services, and dramatic performances. The resolution aims to recognize and honor the Norwegian heritage that is deeply woven into Wisconsin's cultural fabric.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr35