You think your graduation party was awesome? Check this out!
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In a couple of hours I'm leaving for the biggest party in Norway, this is going to be one wild weekend, but first, a little back story.
So, here in Norway, when we graduate form high school we don't just throw a party at a friends house, we have a cultural tradition over a century old called "Russefeiring."
This is a celebration lasting from the middle of April, to the 17th of May (the Norwegian Constitution Day) where we essentially have a shitload of fun and drink a lot. Although this started out small back in the day, it has now become a month long party. During this month we (the russ) wear colored overalls, where the color represents witch form of education you've got.
- Red = General studies
- Blue = Economics
- Green = Agriculture or farming
- Black = Construction work or mechanic
It is also common to buy an old bus or van and decorate them. The buses are outfitted with light and sound systems, some worth as much as $160.000 for the sound system alone. This year there are over 160 of them! These buses act as a rolling party roaming the streets at night. The vans are "pimped-out" as well, though not they are not expensive as the buses.
We're driving a 87' Chevy Van called Lè Còck, with four comfortable seats and a sofa, also we have installed a good sound system and a 23" TV with a playstation 2, so i doubt we'll be bored.
If this if you're not jealous by now there is something wrong with you. Anyways here are some clips from the events last year
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