The Participants

Norway

A roar followed by silence - the spell is cast


Nation: Norway
National Day: 06.09.00

 

 

A roaring waterfall, plunging down from a height of 15 metres, casts a spell on visitors to the Norwegian Pavilion. It is a reproduction of the Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall in the Hardanger Fjord.

After visitors pass the raging masses of water they must first get accustomed to the absolute silence in the "Room of Silence". The Norwegian artist Marianne Heske has melted abstract "impressions of nature" into the close to 700 aluminum sheets which cover the floors, walls and ceiling of the high cubical room. Now and again a small noise interrupts the silence, perhaps a pebble falling from a rock or perhaps an animal which has moved.

The waterfall represents the transformation of untamed hydroelectric power into energy. In Norway, almost all energy needs are met by hydroelectric power. The "Energy" theme and also those of "Environment" and "Technology" are given special emphasis in this pavilion.

FOOD & DRINK

Scandinavian fish and game specialities

Specials
Baguette with salmon and scrambled egg
Selection of Norwegian herring types with flat bread
Birkebein ham with Norwegian potato salad

Desserts
Fresh strawberries with vanilla mousse and port caramel
Liqueur tarts with pears soaked in espresso




EXPOSEEUM - The Museum of World Exhibitions, Hanover, Expo Plaza 11
Open every Sunday from 11 to 16