Birken ski festival in Rena, Norway
Birken ski festival in Rena, Norway is held on March 21. Birken festival, usually taking place in February in Rena, follows the route that a group of skiers took during Norway’s civil war back in 1200, to carry the young prince Haakon Haakonsøn away from the enemies and to safety. This event in the third decade of the month March is annual. 
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Presenting a grand diversity of themes, Norway's festivals are exciting and fun-filled events tourists and visitors can join to learn about the country's culture and get in touch with the nation's community. Known as some of the most popular options, the events of Øya Festival, the Norwegian Coachella, the Peer Gynt Festival, grandiose theatre celebration focused on play-in-verse, as well as the Birken ski festival, sport event of Rena with a unique backstory, and the Riddu Riđđu, a celebration of the Sami community, promise unforgettable days packed with interesting performances, competitions and festivities damped with the country's traditions. Cultural, sporty and filled with vivacious music, Norway's festivals are thrilling experiences of the country you can't miss this holiday season.
The Norwegian Ski Federations rules and regulations for cross-country competitions apply throughout Birken Skifestival. The races in Birken ski festival are all nordic classic, free technique is only allowed in the classes M/F free technique in SkøyteBirken and TurBirken ski 54 km.
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Palmesøndag in Norway on April 13 (Date for 2025);
Skjærtorsdag in Norway on April 17 (Date for 2025);
Langfredag or Good Friday in Norway on April 18 (Date for 2025);
Easter in Western Christianity on April 20 (Første påskedag in Norway);
Easter Monday on April 21 (Påskedag in Norway)