Two hundred years ago, the first Norwegian emigrants set sail for America. Now the anniversary is being marked with a festive performance full of reflection, music and conversations with exciting guests. Among the performers will be Tora Aasland (chair of the national anniversary committee), historians Nils Olav Østrem and Gunnar Nerheim, as well as talented musicians such as Britt Synnøve Johansen, Svein Ragnar Myklebust, Nils Økland, Sigbjørn Apeland and Maria Hauge with band.
The evening will be led by the experienced host Tor Øyvind Skeiseid, and the event is a collaboration between Tysvær Municipality, Rogaland County Council and the Norwegian Emigration Museum "Crossings 200".
Please note that this event is in Norwegian.