Joachim Frich (1810-58): 'From Hallingdal', 1849
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Hallingdal is a valley and traditional district in Buskerud
county in Norway. From early on, Hallingdal prospered from
trading with iron, produced from local marshlands, and developed
trading routes throughout the Iron Age. In later centuries, the hallingdal
farmers traded cattle over the mountains from west to east. Many known
locals were involved in this trade. As the soil in the valley could be
barren, trading was necessary for life support. In Norway, Hallings
reportedly have a knack for trading even today
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Hallingdal, around 1900
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The music of Hallingdal is traditionally dominated by the
hardanger fiddle, which was taken into use from c. 1750. The
dance tunes of the valley have a distinct pattern, following three
different lines of tradition, one in the south, at Nes, and two in the
area of Ål. The tunes from Ål are recognized by a distinct rolling
on the fiddle-bow, and the tunes are fairly old
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A Hardanger fiddle made by Knut Gunnarsson Helland.
Owned by Monica Skaro, who inherited it from her
grandfather Knut Skaro from Geilo, Norway.
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Halling is the name of an old folk dance that is
traditionally used in Norway. Each dancer is alone, in contrast
to the more common couple’s dances. The climax of the dance
is known as thrown Halling, where the goal is to kick
down a hat from a stick
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Hallingdal has developed its own brand of the rosemaling,
with a distinct symmetric style, different from the style in
Telemark and Valdres. The valley also fostered a number of
known painters during the 18th and 19th century
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Hallingdal woman in national costume
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Hallingdal is a valley and traditional district in Buskerud
county in Norway. From early on, Hallingdal prospered from
trading with iron, produced from local marshlands, and developed
trading routes throughout the Iron Age. In later centuries, the hallingdal
farmers traded cattle over the mountains from west to east. Many known
locals were involved in this trade. As the soil in the valley could be
barren, trading was necessary for life support. In Norway, Hallings
reportedly have a knack for trading even today
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Gerhard Munthe (1849–1929):
'Budeia, 1890'. Hallingdal
link'Budeia, 1890'. Hallingdal
Hallingdal, around 1900
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Dance in Hallingdal
linkThe music of Hallingdal is traditionally dominated by the
hardanger fiddle, which was taken into use from c. 1750. The
dance tunes of the valley have a distinct pattern, following three
different lines of tradition, one in the south, at Nes, and two in the
area of Ål. The tunes from Ål are recognized by a distinct rolling
on the fiddle-bow, and the tunes are fairly old
link
A Hardanger fiddle made by Knut Gunnarsson Helland.
Owned by Monica Skaro, who inherited it from her
grandfather Knut Skaro from Geilo, Norway.
link
Halling is the name of an old folk dance that is
traditionally used in Norway. Each dancer is alone, in contrast
to the more common couple’s dances. The climax of the dance
is known as thrown Halling, where the goal is to kick
down a hat from a stick
link
Bowl from Hol in Hallingdal, painted by Pål Olson
Grøt for himself. The inscription reads:
'Painted for Paul Olsen Neeraal 1845'
Grøt for himself. The inscription reads:
'Painted for Paul Olsen Neeraal 1845'
Hallingdal has developed its own brand of the rosemaling,
with a distinct symmetric style, different from the style in
Telemark and Valdres. The valley also fostered a number of
known painters during the 18th and 19th century
link
Hallingdal woman in national costume
A Girl from Hallingdal - Design for a traditional folk costume
by Aksel Waldemar Johannessen (1880-1922)
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2 comments:
I like so much your "ethnic" texts with wonderfull illustrations! I'd like to have sth like this for my country folklore!
My best wishes
Joanna
Hi Joanna! Thank you :O))Have a great day, Mette
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