Spring effect on Norwegians.
You can’t say you know Norwegians if you haven’t spent a whole year with them. In Norway. The reason I say that is because they change personalities from Winter to Spring. It’s proven by NASA. Or should be. And I agree with them. In Brazil, the seasons are pretty much the same. We have change […]
Adapting to the Norwegian health system.
One of the cultural differences that are most challenging for foreigners is health system. Norwegian health system is quite different from South America and Philippines’ systems, for example. In our homeland, we grow up being taken care in a way we learn is the best way. Be that drinking homemade herb tea or getting the […]
How to enjoy Easter like a Norwegian.
Easter in Norway is a big deal. When I left work last Friday, before Palm Sunday, it was like Christmas. Everybody saying Happy Easter with a broad smile. The atmosphere was different. However, it has nothing to do with religion. Have you noticed that most Norwegians nowadays are not religious? For them, Easter has nothing […]
How Norwegians are using creativity and kindness to face Corona lockdown so far.
National volunteering, or Nasjonal Dugnad is how it’s been called now. Norwegians are very engaged in making this quarantine work so that we can prevent Corona virus from spreading so fast. After the first shock with announcement of the lockdown on March 12th, most citizens are now being positive and creative to make home office […]
Norwegians and waffles
Yes, Norwegians love waffles. The International Waffle Day (March 25th) is celebrated in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. It’s coincidentally also the Christians’ Feast of the Annunciation (commemorates the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary). Waffles may not be originally from Norway, but they’ve found a good place in almost all Norwegians’ kitchens. […]
Why quarantine due to Corona virus may work in Norway.
Norwegian authorities have been very clear to explain that the biggest issue about Corona virus is not the mortality rates. It’s how fast it spreads. Any hospital can collapse if too many sick people need treatment at the same time. It means shortage of doctors, nurses and equipment. It also means other treatments and surgeries […]
Interview with Jaqueline Olsen from ALBA Rogaland.
I love to interview amazing immigrants like Jaqueline Olsen. She is Brazilian and is chair for ALBA Rogaland, a non profitable association for Portuguese speaking immigrants in Rogaland state. ALBA has hosted events like Brazilian Carnival for children, Independence Day with typical Brazilian and Portuguese food, Children’s Day and Christmas party, among many others. I […]
Entrevista com a Jaqueline Olsen, presidente da ALBA Rogaland.
Eu adoro entrevistar imigrantes incríveis e bem-sucedidas como a Jaqueline Olsen. Ela é brasileira, mora na mesma cidade que eu e é presidente da ALBA, Associação que reune imigrantes cuja língua materna é a Língua Portuguesa. A ALBA promove eventos como carnaval das crianças, festa junina, Natal, festival de comidas típicas, corrida, quase todas voltadas […]
Corona quarantine in Norway from a Brazilian immigrant’s point of view.
Norway has just closed its doors, due to the spreading of Corona virus. It all began with a person who came back from China in the North of Norway. After that many people came from skiing trips to North of Italy. Now it’s coming from people who haven’t traveled. I see the closedown as necessary. […]
Some Norwegian expressions I find funny.
When you have already learned the basic of Norwegian language, you start noticing typical expressions. I’ve picked some of my favorites for you today. Smi mens jernet er varmt. The translation is: bend the iron while it’s hot. The meaning is to seize the opportunity as it may never come back again. It suits well […]