landsmøte
A landsmøte is a national meeting or assembly, a term primarily used in Norway and among Norwegian-American communities. The word "landsmøte" is derived from the Norwegian language, where "land" means country or nation, and "møte" means meeting. In Norway, the term is often used to refer to the annual national meetings of various organizations, political parties, or associations, where members gather to discuss and decide on important matters, elect leaders, and set policies for the upcoming year.
In the context of Norwegian-American communities, a landsmøte is a significant cultural and social event. It
The first Norwegian-American landsmøte was held in 1889 in Decorah, Iowa, and was organized by the Sons