Controversy over translation of Norwegian national anthem
Sunday, May 21, 2006 A suggestion to translate the national anthem of Norway into Urdu is causing controversy. The Progress Party opposes the idea, saying that people who cannot understand Norwegian could just hum with the Norwegian citizens. Norway celebrated Syttende Mai, its Constitution Day on May 17 with traditional children’s parades last week. The song is usually sung on this occasion. The editor of Utrop, a newspaper for the minorities in Norway, suggested theContinue reading