Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Norway’s Best Festivals in 2020
World Cup Kvitfjell – back for the 26th year The Alpine World Cup 2020 will once again be held in Kvitfjell in Norway, where the alpine world elite will compete for the coveted title. But the World Cup in Kvitfjell isn’t just a ski race – plenty of exciting activities are scheduled for the eagerly anticipated weekend event. Originally developed for the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Kvitfjell ski resort is one of the world’s most modern alpine resorts. With the exception of 2006, Kvitfjell has organised men’s World Cup races every year since 1994. On 7 and 8 March this year, the top alpine skiers in the world will once again descend on Ringebu in Norway for this exciting skiing event. With a great tradition of organising this key event in international alpine sports, Kvitfjell will this year host the World Cup for a 26th time. “This is Norway’s biggest winter sports event, and we are one of the most experienced and internationally recognised organisers,” says Ole Kristian Kirkerud, president of World Cup Kvitfjell.
Kirkerud says that the most important aspects of the organisation are planning and preparation. “The skiing conditions have to be perfect, and every little detail has to be considered,” he says. “We’re constantly working towards developing, improving and introducing new aspects of the event – every year should be better than the last.” Putting on a sustainable event is an important focus for Kvitfjell, and the organisers are striving for environmentally friendly practices in every aspect of the event, including waste disposal and transport to and from the event. In addition to the races, there is an exciting schedule of cultural events and activities planned for the World Cup weekend. There
Celebrating 15 years of laughter, emotions and diversity on stage The 2020 NonStop International Theatre Festival celebrates one and a half decades of high-quality performing arts. With a new collaboration between two large theatre houses in place, this year’s festival is not only able to welcome smaller performances, but also larger, spectacular productions. The NonStop International Theatre Festival will be an important showcase of performing arts in the Norwegian regions of Østfold and Oslofjord. This artistic event can be enjoyed on 13 to 20 September in the Norwegian city of Moss, which turns 300 years this year. The theatre festival works as an annual Familien Fløz delivering world-class theatre magic with Infinita. Photo: Valeria Tomasulo
meeting place for both Norwegian and international performing artists. As per previous years, the programme is well-composed, with a strong focus on diversity, designed to give the audience an unforgettable experience with a high-quality mix of international performances. The well-received Thaddeus Philips with Inflatable Space is a highlight for many. Photot: Elvis Suarez
By Maria Vole | Photo: Allessandro Trovati
is plenty of engagement on a local as well as international level, with volunteers travelling from both near and far to help with the event. “We’re excited to welcome everyone to have an incredible experience with us at the World Cup 2020,” Kirkerud concludes.
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By Kristine Olofsson
“We will be able to welcome larger, spectacular productions this year, as well as the smaller ones,” says festival manager Geir Meum Olsen. “Visitors can expect everything from minor, intricate performances that move them and make them laugh, to large, well-known and more straight-forward productions.” He continues: “We are always on the lookout for new premieres, and we’d love to be a stepping stone for small, local projects. We want to give the audience experiences that engage them, lift contemporary issues and leave food for thought.” With appearances by world artists such as Philip Thaddeus and the world-famous theatre company Familie Flöz, the 2020 edition is set to offer something for everyone.
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