The 57th annual Bergen International Festival began today in Bergen, Norway. 
The largest arts festival in the Nordic countries, it was opened by Norway’s very own King Harald V and Queen Sonja.
The royal couple were greeted by crowds when they arrived in the western city. Mayor Gunnar Bakke welcomed the King and Queen, and two students from the Strusshamn Askoy dressed in traditional clothes gave them flowers.
At Grieg Hall, King Harald gave a speech which officially opened the festival. It is dedicated to music, literature, theater, dance, opera and art.
Such acts that would be appearing this year are Soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and Sissel Kyrkjebo, electronica pioneer Knut Wiggen, and even Indian music in collaboration with a Hindu temple located in Bergen.
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