On Saturday morning, there is a folk festival in Holmenkollen again – when the women’s five-mile race starts. In advance, the police asked parents to look after their youngsters to avoid the folk festival turning into a drunken party. Saturday began calmly, but throughout the morning it is clear that many have interpreted the party quite literally. A man had to be helped by Securitas guards, and fireworks are said to have been set off at Frognerseteren. At least 9 people have been deported by the police. And news’s reporter on the spot reports some pushing. According to the police, it is not a matter of anything dramatic. A heavily intoxicated man is helped by guards. Photo: Zhilwan Manbari / news There is also a royal presence among the spectators. Crown Prince Haakon has arrived in Holmenkollen. And also the Danish Queen Margrethe, who is on winter holiday in Norway, is present. That the folk festival becomes a drunken party has almost become a tradition: Good atmosphere, noise and long queues are nothing new during the ski race in Kollen. The Oslo police take action before this year’s party.
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Folkefest became a drunken party again – despite the royal visit – Greater Oslo
