Breaking the ice at Oslo City Hall
The Mayor of Oslo, Fabian Stang opened the doors to the City Hall and welcomed the IPY-OSC participants to an Icebreaker Reception. The event was an informal "getting together" before the official opening of the conference.
In order to make room for all the 2400 participants of the conference, there were similar events at a lavvo in front of the City Hall and on board the research vessel G.O. Sars, in the harbour near by.
Mayor Fabian Stang presented a short version of the city's history to the guests and invited everyone to make use of one of guides that were present during the event.
Photo: John Petter Reinertsen/Samfoto
Ice breaking receptions took place in and in front of the City Hall of Oslo.
"I hope the conference will be a success, and that you will be taken good care of," he said, and added with a smile: "If not, give me a call, and I'll see what I can do."
Photo: John Petter Reinertsen/Samfoto
The Mayor Fabian Stang pointing out some details in the City Hall paintings to Olav Orheim.
Chair of the IPY-OSC Steering Committee, Dr. Olav Orheim welcomed everyone and thanked the mayor for the city's hospitality by inviting the researchers to the City Hall.
Photo: John Petter Reinertsen/Samfoto
The Mayor together with future scientists from Norway and the US. From the the left: Maiken Reitan, Mallory van Ness, Fabian Stang, Mollie Thompson and Louise-Marie Holst.
Photo: John Petter Reinertsen/Samfoto
Polar researchers enjoying themselves in the City Hall of Oslo.
Last updated: 08.06.2010
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