Nordnæstamburen
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The boy you see on the statue is called Nordnæstamburen, or Nordnesgutten, and was erected here in 1931. He plays the drums in a "buekorps" and symbolizes a well-known and beloved sight here in the city, especially around May 17th. A "buekorps" is an organization for and by children who march, play drums, blow signal horns, engage in sports, arrange excursions, and many other fun activities. The first "buekorps" were founded around 1850 and initially had the task of maintaining keeping the peace and order in their area, almost like a kind of home defense for children. In the old days, there were only boys in the "buekorps," but now girls have also been allowed to join some corps. In addition to the social aspect, the "buekorps" preserve an important local tradition that still engages both children, youth, and community.