To mark 80 years since the liberation, Lyngdal Municipality and Lyngdal Historical Society invite you to a special evening at Lyngdal Cultural Centre on Monday 17 November at 19:00.

For the first time, the audience will see unique recordings from 1985/86, when Lyngdal commemorated the 40th anniversary of Norway’s liberation. The original films – recorded by Aamund Heiseldal (camera) and Ingrid Røren (interviews) – have been restored and edited after 40 years in the archives.

Highlights include the memorial celebration at Kvås Folk High School on 8 May 1985, featuring local war heroes, Lyngdal Mixed Choir and Lyngdal School Band, as well as the documentary “War Memories from Lyngdalen”, where local witnesses such as Johan Vegge and Ingrid Røren share stories from World War II.

In today’s uncertain world, this event serves as a reminder that freedom can never be taken for granted.

Venue: Lyngdal Kulturhus
Time: Monday 17 November at 19:00 (doors open 18:30)
️ Free admission – no reservation (first come, first served)
A memory card with the full films will be available for purchase.
⏱️ Duration: approx. 2 hours

Organisers: Lyngdal Municipality and Lyngdal Historical Society