Lithuanian artists' concert in Norway canceled due to King Harald V's death
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At a glance
- A planned musical evening featuring Lithuanian artists Jolanta Naruševičiūtė and Valdas Teresas in Rakkestad, Norway, has been canceled.
- The cancellation is due to the national mourning declared in Norway following the death of King Harald V.
- Event organizers apologized for the inconvenience and are arranging ticket refunds for attendees.
Fans of Lithuanian artists Jolanta Naruševičiūtė and Valdas Teresas in Norway will not be able to see the performers live as scheduled. A musical event planned for August 29 in Rakkestad was abruptly canceled, disappointing those who had anticipated the performance.
The decision to cancel the concert was made by the event organizers, "Hos Mormor." In a statement shared on social media, they cited the national mourning period declared in Norway following the recent death of King Harald V as the reason for the cancellation. The organizers expressed their sadness in announcing the change of plans for the musical evening.
"With sadness, we announce that due to the death of Norway's King Harald V and the national mourning declared in the country, the planned musical evening by Jolanta and Valdas, which was to take place on August 29 in Rakkestad, is canceled," the organizers stated. The "Hos Mormor" team extended their condolences to the royal family and the Norwegian people. They also apologized to the event attendees for any inconvenience caused and thanked them for their understanding.
Attendees who had purchased tickets are requested to contact the designated representative of the organizers directly to arrange for refunds. The cancellation highlights the profound impact of the King's passing on national events and public life in Norway.
With sadness, we announce that due to the death of Norway's King Harald V and the national mourning declared in the country, the planned musical evening by Jolanta and Valdas, which was to take place on August 29 in Rakkestad, is canceled.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.