Nordic Day 2023 at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence in Bangkok

Nordic Day Assembly at Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence in Bangkok

In celebration of the Nordic Day on 23 March, H.E. Ambassador Mrs. Astrid Emilie Helle, the Ambassador of Norway to Thailand and Cambodia together with H.E. Mr. Jon Thorgaard, the Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, and H.E. Mr. Jyri Järviaho, the Ambassador of Finland to Thailand and H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl, the Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand hosted the Nordic Day in the beautiful garden of the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence in Bangkok to celebrate the oldest example of regional political co-operation in the world, the culture and traditions of Nordic countries.

At the event, the Nordic Ambassadors from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden gave speeches about Nordic common priority areas. The event featured a series of presentations highlighting the Nordic way of life, including the region’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, peace, gender equality and security.

The event was very well attended by various distinguished guests, including representatives from the Thai government organisations, diplomatic corps, business community especially the members of the Nordic chambers of commerce in Thailand. This event offered an excellent opportunity for various guests to meet, enhance business connections and gain some insights about Nordic culture. On top of that, everyone got to enjoy Nordic food, Norwegian seafood and listen to a Danish live band.

About Nordic Day

Nordic Day (23 March) celebrates Nordic co-operation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden as well as the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. This year marks 61 years since co-operation was made official through the Helsinki Treaty in 1962, more commonly known as the Nordic Constitution. Co-operation was established in the years after the Second World War, among other things with the aim that the Nordic countries should together foster security and uphold peace and democracy. Co-operation has grown over the years and today covers several political areas, with the aim of the Nordic Region becoming the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. For more information about Nordic Co-operation, click here.

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