22nd of July 2011 two of the most tragic terror attacks happened in Norway.
Left: Anders Behring Breivik Right: Oslo
Source: VG.no
Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb in the heart of the capitol Oslo, taking out several government buildings, amongst others Prime Minister’s Office and Department of Justice (where one of my family members work, she's okay). This paralyzed the people in the capitol. What no one knew or imagined was that another tragic event was yet to come. Anders drove to a place called Utøya, an island about 1.5 hours from the capitol. Here the ruling party (Labour/Arbeiderpartiet) held its annual summer camp for kids. Anders was dressed as a police officer and said to the kids that he had information and was there to protect him. When the kids had gotten close, he started shooting them. There were 650 children on that island; at least 69 never came home. The youngest kids on the island were 5 years old. The kids threw themselves into the water and started swimming for their lives, a swim which was at least 1000m. Kids hid in the forest, behind cliffs and under beds. With no mercy, Anders Behring Breivik walked around shooting kids in the head. The massacre lasted for 1 hour.
Rescue people and volunteers did an amazing job; civilians threw themselves into their boats and drove out to pick up kids from the cold water. But that is no comfort for the parents, families and friends that lost their beloved.
All over the country people arranged light ceremonies and in the capitol, with several hundreds of thousand participation, a rose parade was set up. Here is my pictures:
I also attended the unofficial light ceremony in Drammen (city close to me). You can view my pictures here.
When in Oslo and Drammen I also filmed a lot, to make up a memorial-documentary-film. My goal was to only have moving pictures and music, timing the edits and content to the music. I met up with fellow student Thea and close friend Marianne in Oslo and we helped each other to get even better photos.
Norwegian version:
English version:
I would love get your feedback please! Both on the film and pictures.
Today is two "today's song". The first one, Closer the edge was the first song I turned on when I sat down after work the 22nd of July 2011. Really listen to the lyrics! Like I posted on Facebook (above)
The other song Mitt lille land is an iconic song in Norway, that's been played everywhere throughout this tragedy. To me it symbolizes Norway and also hope.
Today's song:30 seconds to Mars - Closer to the edge
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