Some of the Scandinavian participants together with "Julenissen" (Santa Claus)The Royal Norwegian Embassy participated at The Annual Diplomatic Christmas Bazaar
Last updated: 13/12/2009 //
Norway participated at The Annual Diplomatic Christmas Bazaar 12 December. Representatives from all the Nordic countries sold ginger bread, sweets, gløgg, Norwegian aquevit, handicrafts and Lego (among other things) from the Scandinavian stand. This year saw a new sales record for the Scandinavian countries, with the total income increasing with almost 50 % from earlier years.
TRH Prince Raad and Princess Majda Raad at the Scandinavian stand
Cakes and aquevit for sale. Photo: Petter Ølberg
The Annual Diplomatic Christmas Bazaar, the proceeds of which go to support Al Hussein Society, were held 12 December. Diplomatic missions representing countries around the globe every year come together at this bazaar to help serving the needs of people with disabilities in Jordan.
Embassies and international ladies clubs gathered at Zara exhibition centre, selling local specialities from around the world, handicrafts and other gifts for a good cause.
Norwegian ambassador Petter Ølberg stated "Norway participated together with Nordic countries. In Norway we have a special term for joint efforts like this Bazaar. We call it “dugnad”, and it means an activity where everyone joins without pay for a common goal. It is used on the local level (sport teams, neighbourhoods etc.) but also nationally. The idea is always that everyone contributes to the benefit of all. This is indeed what was the case also with the Annual Diplomatic Christmas Bazaar in Amman, in support of Al Hussein Society."