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VIEW THE RE-ENACTMENT OF THE 13TH CENTURY LEGEND
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Out of the shadows of patriarchal history, a new tradition has emerged. It all began in 1992, when thousands of Norwegian women began to celebrate Inga, the mother of Håkon Håkonsson IV, one of Norway’s greatest kings. The celebration includes a 10 km. cross-country ski race called the Inga-låmi. This Norwegian phrase means "the pathway of Inga."
Inga’s son, King Håkon, reigned in the 13th century and his legendary escape in the arms of the two famous Birkebeinere warriors (a Norwegian word that literally means "birch-legs" and used because this faction of Norse warriors was so poor that birch bark was used to shield their legs from the cold) has been commemorated in Norway since 1932. This 55-K cross-country ski race is called the Birkebeiner-rennet.
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INGA-LÅMI® usa
2010
CELEBRATING MORE THAN 800 YEARS OF A legend destined never to be forgotten.
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Photo Credit: Carol Monteverde of
Ketchum, Idaho.
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INGA-LÅMI®
NORTHWOODS
Ski for a cause
Sunday
January 24, 2010
Minocqua Winter Park &
Nordic Center Wisconsin
Calling women of all ages; mothers, daughters, grandmothers, empty-nesters, friends. Come celebrate women, winter fun, and great food at Minocqua Winter Park on Sunday, January 24th from 8 to 2:30.
Get out of the house and enjoy winter wonderland! In the spirit of Inga-låmi, a traditional Norwegian festival for women, join in celebrating the camaraderie of other women and silent sports in the Northwoods.
Bring your skis, snowshoes or ice skates, and a friend!
Rentals for skis and snowshoes from the MWP Ski Shop are also available.
No need to know how to ski or snowshoe, everyone is welcome. You can also enjoy morning yoga and great food throughout the day.
Program fee is $15 plus a pass for $10. Rentals are an additional cost. A portion of the program fee will be donated to a local charity for women.
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INGA-LÅMI®
SUN VALLEY
saturday
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
11:00am START
Registration: 9:30 am - 10.45 am Quigley Yurt
Norwegian Costumes encouraged!
Entry Fee of $10.00 goes to support The Advocates and the Bald Mountain Rescue Fund.
For more information: muffyritz@cox.net
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Photo Credit: Carol Monteverde of
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INGA-LÅMI®
MINNESOTA
SATURDAY
fEBRUARY 20, 2010
Baker Park, Orono MN
This year there will also be a race for the children!
The Men's race starts at 8:30, Women's at 9:30 and the kids race follow.
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Organized by Rebecca Monroe, Great Falls Montana Sons of Norway Lodge. Note Inga's bandages on their wrists. |
INGA-LÅMI®
MONTANA
March 2010
For more information call Becky Monroe at 406.453.0822 |
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US
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619.997.2454
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