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HomeComing 08
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In August 2008, Dalsland is celebrating |
 the memories of the Emigration and the bonds to the Swedish Americans and USA. We invite you to join us!
Dalsland was the province where more than half of the population left to find a new life in America. The area was very poor and many people could not find a way to make a living on the small farms. Only one of the children in a family could inherit the land and the others had to find ways to make a living on their own. Many left for Norway to work and save money for a ticket to the promised land.
Dalsland of today is a beautiful area with many lakes, deep forests, green meadows and with another pace of time, more peaceful than that of big cities. Enjoy!
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Are you curious to know more about the land of your ancestors? The country, the culture in general and your cultural heritage in particular? Why not join us on a voyage of discovery following in their footsteps. We invite you to spend a day or two touring the province and experiencing the genuine culture and nature of Dalsland. Participate in the many events where local history and culture meet, just for your entertainment. You will enjoy meeting with the local people and create your own experience far from the ordinary tourist routes.
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The Emigration Conference 2008 at Kulturbruket på Dal, Mellerud, will be a melting pot of people interested in folk music, genealogy, the history of emigration and the local history. The exhibition will show what Dalsland offers today of local handicraft, products and services.
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Home Coming Year 2008 is the short name for a project, aiming at developing the tourism business in the rural areas of Dalsland. It works through initiating collaboration between single entrepreneurs, farmers and food producers, small businesses, NGO:s and voluntary organizations and travel agencies and tourist businesses. The main goal is to develop attractive experiences and travel options for Swedish Americans and people from other countries. The work weaves together the local culture and nature with emigration history to an experience where the visitor is invited to participate in its creation.
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