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What is your favorite Nordic country and why?
Norway, It is the 1st One I got introduced to, and it is very interesting and cool
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Have you ever visited any Nordic countries? If so, which ones and what was your favorite experience?
None :(
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What is your favorite Nordic dish or food?
Swedish Meatballs and Norwegian Salmon.
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Are there any Nordic traditions or customs that you find interesting or unique?
Midsommar. They Burn stuff a lot in the Norwegian And Danish Midsommar celebrations
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Do you have any favorite Nordic films or TV shows?
Frozen (it was made in Bergen, Norway) and Alt For Norge/Alt For Sverige Reality show
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Have you read any Nordic literature? If so, what are some of your favorite Nordic books or authors?
THE EMIGRANTS (also I like Arland O. Fiske’s Scandinavian Heritage anthologies)
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What is your favorite Nordic music or musician?
I like all Nordic folk music even thought I like Nordic pop as well. My Favorite Nordic singers are Helene Bøksle, Harald Foss, Arve Moen Bergset, Mari Boine and Ole Hartz. Bands, I like Garmarna, KEiiNO and Hedningrana
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Are there any Nordic landmarks or attractions that you would love to visit?
I want to visit the Ice Hotels of Sapmi and The Viking Ship Museums in Denmark and Norway
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Do you have any Nordic-inspired hobbies or interests?
I like researching Nordic history and I love to draw Nordic things
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Have you tried any Nordic outdoor activities, such as skiing or hiking?
Hiking is fun :0
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Are there any Nordic festivals or celebrations that you would like to experience?
I am Going to Nordicfest next year (Minnesota) But I want to go to Riđđu Riđđu in Norway and Norsk Høst in North Dakota
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What is your favorite Nordic myth or legend?
The legend of Björn and The Skogrå. The sung version is amazing
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Have you learned any Nordic languages? If so, which ones and how did you learn them?
Norwegian, Swedish, Old Norse and Northern Sami
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Are there any Nordic artists or designers whose work you admire?
There is a Danish artist named Chiara Klara Claire who runs a Nordic-inspired art blog. She is so inspirational and I love her art. Her blog is called ScandinavianPastel
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Do you have any favorite Nordic clothing brands or styles?
Icelandic Dale Sweaters
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What is your favorite Nordic word or phrase?
“Skål”, “Hygge” and “Uff Da” are part of my daily vocabulary.
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Have you attended any Nordic cultural events or exhibitions?
I went to a Scandinavian heritage center this summer, and the lady was so kind :) also I went to a Musem about Denmark in September. I really want to go to the Finnish Cultural Expo in Michigan, Utvandarnahus (The Emigrants house) in Sweden, and the Nordic heritage museum in Washington
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Are there any Nordic historical figures that you find fascinating?
Leif Eriksson. No explanation
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Do you have any favorite Nordic architectural styles or buildings?
Fishermen houses (In Northern Scandinavia) look so pretty and cozy.
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Have you tried any Nordic crafts or traditional handicrafts?
Today I decided to started to Sew a Scarf for my Bunad that I got yesterday
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What is your favorite Nordic landscape or natural feature?
Aurora Borealis are so cool, I really want to see them.
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Are there any Nordic inventions or innovations that you find impressive?
IKEA. And Kahoot!
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Do you have any favorite Nordic museums or art galleries?
Haven’t been to any.
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Have you explored any Nordic folklore or fairy tales?
YESSS.
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What does Nordic culture mean to you personally?
It is a beautiful, amazing culture that should be protected at all times.
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How do you personally connect with Nordic culture?
I have a Swedish-American cousin.
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Are there any aspects of Nordic culture that resonate with you on a personal level?
No. I am Venezuelan myself, and I feel like unless I find potential Nordic ancestry, I can’t really have a very large connection with Nordic culture.
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Have you incorporated any Nordic elements into your lifestyle or home decor?
Yes! I have an IKEA table, I have a Norway flag in my wall and I Nordic decor on my room
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Do you have any favorite Nordic recipes or culinary traditions that you practice?
I really want to make Lefse
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Are there any Nordic values or principles that you admire or try to embody?
Lagom. The Swedish act of having not too much and not too little
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Have you made any Nordic friends or connections through your interest in Nordic culture?
One of my friends is Danish-American, My other friend is Saudi-American, And she really loves Nordic culture as much as I do
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Have you participated in any Nordic-inspired events or activities in your local community?
No. All the Nordic things in my state are not in my city
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Do you follow any Nordic influencers or content creators who inspire you?
Jonna Jinton, Kelly Louise Killjoy and NorseMythsAndMagic. You guys are cool
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Have you shared your love for Nordic culture with others, and if so, how?
Yes. I haven’t told my parents until August of last year about my love for Nordic culture, It took me almost 9 MONTHS to tell my dad about Nordic culture. Now my parents absolutely support me
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How has your interest in Nordic culture influenced your perspective or worldview?
I talk about Nordic culture all the time
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Do you have any future plans or goals related to exploring or immersing yourself in Nordic culture?
YESSSS. I want to go to every Nordic heritage center in the US. I went to 3 so far
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Have you ever considered living or studying in a Nordic country?
Yes. Norway or Iceland
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Are there any specific aspects or elements of Nordic culture that you would like to learn more about?
I want to learn more about The Kalmar Union and The Sami people.
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Do you feel a sense of belonging or connection to the Nordic region, and if so, why?
Yeah. Sometimes I listen to Nordic music and I feel like I am in there
