Scandinavian Association of DFW

Welcome to the
Scandinavian Association of DFW
serving the Scandinavian community ofDallas and Fort Worth, Texas

Below is the list of the Scandinavian countries with their names in their nativelanguage followed by their national anthem. Organizations are then listed alphabeticalwithin their respective country. If your group is not listed please send information for inclusion in the next update.

 

DENMARK, DANMARK national anthem
Danish American Society of Dallas/Fort Worth


FINLAND, SUOMI national anthem
Finnish-American Society of Dallas/Fort Worth Inc.
Finnish Children's School
Finnish Mom's Playground
Finnish Women's Club


ICELAND, ISLAND
Icelandic American

NORWAY, NORGE Ja, vi elsker dette landet. Norwegian National Anthem
Norwegian Honorary Counsel, Dallas, Texas
Norwegian Society of Texas
- NST Leikarringen (Statewide Norwegian Folk Dancing Group)
- Midnattsolen Chapter; Arlington, Texas
- Troll Heim Chapter; Fort Worth, Texas
- Viking Chapter; Dallas, Texas
Sons of Norway International
- NordTex Lodge #1-594; Dallas Lodge
- Hvor Vestenbegynner Lodge; Fort Worth Lodge

SWEDEN, SVERIGE
Singing Swedish Children
Swedish School; Wooden Spoon, Plano, Texas
SVEA
VASA Order of America
-Carl XVI Gustaf lodge #716; Dallas, Texas

Other internet sites of interest


Purpose: "To celebrate Nordic culture and heritage in Texas. . . through music, dance, food, games, folkdress, arts and crafts. To promote public awareness of the orgins and presence of Nordic communities in Texas and the roles and contributions of Nordic people to the development of the state. To encourage individuals to examine their family history and heritage and to take pride in the gift of their Nordic customs and traditions to American family life and Texas culture." Come join us in the beautiful Texas hill country and enjoy the festival and Texas' Bluebonnets.


 

For additional information call 1-800-2NORDIC

Special thanks to Gus Stangeland at norskland.com for the audio files.


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