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President's Posts
Music connects cultures, sets the tone for Crossings and One Ocean Week Seattle
The Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association is famous for its musical productions, and during the month of October 2025, it lived up to its reputation.
Lori Ann Reinhall
6 days ago4 min read
Bergen delegation visits Seattle City Hall
At the conclusion of One Ocean Week, an official delegation from Bergen visits Seattle City Hall and the new Seattle Sister Cities signpost.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Nov 14 min read
Sailing the seas on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl
The Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association, the Norwegian Commercial Club, and BLU Ideas LLC are sponsoring to young crewmember to sail on the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl as part of One Ocean Week Seattle.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Oct 273 min read
The SBSCA sails into high gear with One Ocean Week Seattle
One Ocean Week Seattle opens on Oct. 20, and the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association will be there to celebrate the arrival of the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Oct 123 min read
50 Years of Bergen Place
On Oct. 19, Friends of Bergen Place and the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association will celebrate "50 Years of Bergen Place."
Lori Ann Reinhall
Sep 273 min read
Seattle to celebrate Crossings with style
On Oct. 9, 2025, the Restauration will sail into New York Harbor, exactly 200 years after the Sloopers landed there. On the West Coast, a gala celebration is planned in Seattle at the Leif Erikson Lodge, with a dinner and program inspired by the Sloopers.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Sep 134 min read
Honor our Nordic immigrants for Crossings 200
In a tribute to all immigrants, a statue of Leif Erikson looks out toward the sea at the Shilshole Bay in Seattle.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Aug 73 min read
The Restauration arrives in Madeira
On its historical voyage from Stavanger, Norway, to New York City, the sloop Restauration has stopped in Funchal, Maderia.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Aug 23 min read
The power of immigration
Inspired by the journey of the Restauration, Seattle-Bergen Sister City President Lori Ann Reinhall reflects on what immigration means to us in the United States today.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jul 225 min read
Vestnorsk Utvandringssenter, a place for contemporary cultural encounters
The family-friendly Vestnorsk Utvandringssenter is a perfect cultural destination for locals and tourists alike.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jul 215 min read
The Restauration ready to set sail again — and Seattle is ready to celebrate!
On July 4, 2025, the sloop Restauration will set sail from Stavanger, Norway.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jun 163 min read
Vågespel: "We're grateful to be part of the journey."
Norwegian women of today bring the story Norwegian emigrant women of the past to life for the bicentennial Vågespel is an new podcast...
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jun 1413 min read
Sister Cities Seattle and Bergen come together for One Ocean Week
In April, a Seattle delegation took part in Bergen's One Ocean Week to learn and exchange ideas.
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jun 44 min read
SBSCA Summer Reading Recommendations
The SBSCA presents a list of recommendations for your summer reading pleasure!
Lori Ann Reinhall
Jun 33 min read
Coffee with the ambassador: Anniken Huitfeldt, diplomat for the people
Get up close and personal with Anniken Huitfeldt, Norway's US ambassador.
Lori Ann Reinhall
May 317 min read
Seattle celebrates its friendship with sister city Bergen on the 17th of May
Despite rain, the 2025 17th of May Seattle at Bergen Place was one for the books!
Lori Ann Reinhall
May 245 min read
An exclusive interview with Margrethe Danielsen
Learn the story behind BEAR HUG in an exclusive interview with its director.
Lori Ann Reinhall
May 235 min read
Margrethe Danielsen’s BEAR HUG reflects on the complexity of being alive
BEAR HUG takes us into a forest somewhere in Norway or another magical place.
Lori Ann Reinhall
May 214 min read
Seattle Sister Cities Short Film Festival a success
The first Seattle Sister Cities Short Film Festival was a fun success, full of insights.
Lori Ann Reinhall
May 213 min read
Seattle makes it to the top in Bergen
A sister-city friendship is solidified with an important symbolic gesture.
Lori Ann Reinhall
May 213 min read
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