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In Norwegian culture, breakfast is a gentle yet grounding tradition—built on simplicity, care, and a deep connection to home, it is often described as the most important meal of the day.
As part of My Community Festival 2025, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invites you to gather around the breakfast table for a taste of Norway’s everyday warmth. Guests will enjoy a traditional Norwegian spread featuring comforting rice porridge with cream and red sauce, scrambled eggs and bacon, and the beloved heart-shaped waffles served with brunost (brown cheese) and homemade jams. A freshly brewed cup of coffee and a glass of cold milk rounds out the meal—an essential part of any Norwegian morning. But breakfast here is more than just food—it’s a window into the rhythms and rituals of Norwegian life.
During the session, Norwegians living in Singapore will share their own “first journeys”: their first impressions of Singapore, how they’ve adapted to a new culture and climate, and the ways they’ve recreated the comforting tastes and routines of home. Through personal stories and shared meals, this gathering offers more than a taste of Norway—it’s an invitation to understand how breakfast can hold memories, build bridges, and offer a sense of belonging, no matter where you are in the world.
Ambassador Leif Trana moved to Singapore in August 2024 and has been enjoying his time here trying different local cuisines at the hawker centres and exploring the parks and beaches on weekends with his wife and dog. He is from Oslo, the capital of Norway, and has previously been posted to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and twice to Washington DC, USA, as a foreign service officer.
The most Norwegian thing that he had in his luggage to Singapore? Blueberry jam – which he finds is quite different from the jam in local stores. As an avid sports fan, he loves watching American football, even getting up at 6am to watch a game before work. He is also a dog-lover and enjoys books and podcasts about history and global politics.
With Singapore being the most important hub for many Norwegian companies, it’s a place he has wanted to live and work in for many years. He is excited to expand the connections between Norway and Singapore and learn more about this fascinating country.
Building on a long history that began with the establishment of a Norwegian Consulate in Singapore in 1906 and the formalisation of diplomatic relations in 1969, the Royal Norwegian Embassy plays a key role in strengthening ties between the two nations. Located on the 44th floor of the Hong Leong Building in the Central Business District, the Embassy works to enhance bilateral political, economic, business, and cultural relations. It also provides consular services to Norwegian citizens and supports collaborations in areas such as maritime innovation, sustainability, and education. Through its efforts, the Embassy continues to deepen connections between Norway and Singapore, while serving as a vital hub for the Norwegian community in the region.
Additionally, as 2025 marks a significant milestone for both countries – Singapore’s 60th year of independence and at the same time 120 years since Norway became an independent nation, the Embassy is arranging a SoMe-campaign to celebrate these important anniversaries. Through the #SG60xNorway120 campaign the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore aim to highlight the strong ties and shared values between Norway and Singapore, showcasing why these connections matter.
To join us in the celebrations we urge you to stay tuned to our social media channels and use the #SG60xNorway120 hashtag when engaging in activities like this breakfast, strengthening the ties between Singapore and Norway.
Teo Ker Wee is a volunteer with My Community since 2021, actively contributing to community tours such as My Pek Kio. As a volunteer guide, he helps participants connect with the histories and everyday stories of Singapore’s neighbourhoods.
By day, Ker Wee works as a senior sales manager, and he previously trained and worked as an engineer. His people-oriented and client-focused approach complements his volunteer work, where he brings sincerity and warmth to engaging the public.
Through his tours, Ker Wee supports My Community’s mission to document and share Singapore’s living heritage, making neighbourhood histories accessible and meaningful to visitors.
Jonny Koo is a Community Design bolunteer with My Community, contributing since 2023. He has been involved in the Dawson Wayfinding Project, a participatory design initiative where volunteers worked with residents to co-design and co-curate wayfinding systems that reflect the neighbourhood’s identity and meet community needs.
Outside of My Community, Jonny has over a decade of experience in user experience research, supporting design projects across Asia, Africa, and Europe. He brings research and design skills into his volunteer work, supporting projects that make neighbourhood spaces more navigable and engaging.
Jonny has also volunteered with organisations that promote digital literacy, reading programmes for children, and creative platforms that showcase alternative stories of Singapore through art.
His work with My Community reflects a commitment to participatory design and collaboration, contributing to projects that engage residents directly in shaping the spaces where they live.
Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed.
Dishes may contain eggs and dairy products. The food is non vegetarian and not halal-certified. A selection of food will be vegetarian and dairy free
Parking is available at Newton Food Centre Carpark.
My Breakfast Club
My Breakfast Club
My Breakfast Club
My Breakfast Club
My Breakfast Club
My Breakfast Club
