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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nGetting there was not so easy as all of the direct transport to Frysja were full so it our journey began at 9pm after a thirty-minute walk to the start point \u2014 the hot chocolate and cinnamon buns offered by locals who were present to guide those of us that walked to Frysja made an unexpected journey far more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nOnce there, we began trail. Throughout the walk, the path was lit by candles (too many to count so I commend the community for taking the time to set this all up) and we would have to stop every few minutes as there would be a unique art exhibition or live music. The art installations consisted of a variety of things from flamingo lanterns and animal sculptures (above) to interactive shadow displays (below) and multicoloured bags carved with symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The performances that we encountered on the way were eclectic in music style and were in both Norwegian and English. I found that they enriched the experience \u2014 I particularly enjoyed the very first choir that sang a sombre rendition of Cold Play\u2019s Fix You<\/em> as it set a peaceful tone for the walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThe sheer effort that was put into this leaving no part of this trail unlit by candle light or art installation really left me in a state of awe. Perhaps the highlight of the evening for me was exiting the forest and walking along the river to discover a huge holographic figure (below) eerily moving to the rhythm of the waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were also some incredibly peculiar performances from fire dancers and men in hazmat suits chainsawing apples in half whilst in the mouth of a volunteer from the public. I also cannot forget the random performers dressed in faux forest nature that would pop out from places to give everyone (including the dogs) a fright every now and then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have mostly spent my evenings here either working, going to Songsvann or going out so this was a lovely change to the routine. Whilst I took many photos for the memories, I will definitely be shutting it off to fully appreciate everything on the next light walk in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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