photo courtesy Draken
From a press release:
“The Hoffman-Madison Waterfront, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, and the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce Mid-Atlantic Chapter will host Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Harfagre (Draken) at The Wharf’s Transit Pier from Friday, October 5 to Monday, October 15.
As part of the festivities, the Royal Norwegian Embassy will host a ceremony to welcome the arrival of the Norwegian Viking ship, Draken Harald Harfagre (Draken). In partnership with Norway’s Embassy Adoption Program, students from MacFarland Middle School and Roosevelt High School, guests and speakers will gather on Transit Pier to greet the Draken as it sails into port with a display of Viking valor and excitement.
In addition to enjoying land-side views of the Draken, guests will meet Captain Björn Ahlander and his dynamic crew. Hailing from all over the world, the crew of 34 men and women will provide a musical performance for guests.
Kare R. Aas, Norway’s Ambassador to the United States and the Captain Ahlander will speak to the immense cultural opportunity this visit brings to the city.
WHEN: Friday, October 5th from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
WHERE: The ceremony will be held on The Wharf’s Transit Pier. A map of The Wharf can be found HERE.
The Draken will be open to the public on:
Oct. 6 – 8, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Oct. 10, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oct. 11, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Oct. 12 – 14, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Oct. 15, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For a full schedule and to purchase tickets for a deck tour please visit here.
Additionally, The Wharf will host a Draken Documentary Viewing
Date: Friday, Oct. 12
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: The Wharf’s District Pier
Cost: Free
The Wharf invites everyone to bring chairs and blankets and head over to District Pier for a free screening of The Draken Documentary. Learn about how this incredible ship was built and made its way from Norway to New York City.”
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