About Us
At the Norwegian Cultural Center, we connect the world with Norway through film, language, art, and immersive cultural journeys. Whether you’re here to tell a story, learn a language, showcase creativity, or explore heritage—we make every experience personal, authentic, and unforgettable.
About Us
Explore Who We Are
At our core, we are passionate storytellers and cultural explorers. We specialize in crafting unique journeys that connect travelers with the heart and soul of local traditions, history, and natural beauty. With years of experience and a deep understanding of cultural richness, our dedicated team designs personalized experiences that go beyond the ordinary.
Whether it’s walking through ancient heritage sites, enjoying authentic local cuisine, or engaging in traditional music and art, we offer you more than just a trip—we offer memories that last a lifetime.
Mission And Vision
What Guides Us
Mission:
Facilitating social and artistic activities to connect, cultivate and engage diverse communities to create intercultural cooperation
Vision:
Building solidarity between Norway and global communities to uphold and increase stability, facilitating peace
Our Dedicated Team
Bridging Cultures Through Creativity
At the heart of the Norwegian Cultural Center is a passionate team of educators, artists, producers, and cultural ambassadors—each committed to bridging cultures through language, art, and connection.
Olga & Jon Vikan
Olga & Jon Vikan
Lizaveta Muravieva
Lizaveta Muravieva
Shahroz Ali Khan
Shahroz Ali Khan
Arturo Fenton
Arturo Fenton
Lizaveta Muravieva
Shahroz Ali Khan
Arturo Fenton
Olga & Jon Vikan
Our story
The Story Behind NCC
From a family decision to a global cultural movement
The Norwegian Cultural Center (NCC) was born from a bold decision: in 2020, Jon and Olga Vikan chose to relocate from Norway to Singapore with our two young children. What started as a plan to use Singapore as a base to explore Southeast Asia turned into something much bigger when the pandemic hit and borders closed. Like many, we found ourselves unexpectedly grounded—but that pause became a launchpad.
Our children began speaking more English, and we realized we needed to actively maintain their connection to Norwegian language and culture. That’s when we discovered that Norskskolen, the Norwegian School in Singapore, was about to shut down. Jon stepped in to help, and together with former teacher Trude Giglietti-Furuseth, we revived the school. It was a grassroots effort fueled by urgency—but it sparked a bigger vision.
The Norwegian Cultural Center emerged as a natural next step: a space to preserve and share Norwegian culture in a modern, accessible way. From reviving language education to producing events, concerts, and film projects, NCC became a platform for creative and cultural exchange. We launched Borderless—our own series of curated art exhibitions—and became active in the international film scene as cultural producers and facilitators.
Over the past few years, we’ve grown from a local initiative in Singapore to an internationally connected, agile organization. We’ve hosted school programs, curated exhibitions, facilitated film shoots, run online events, and welcomed both children and adults into a deeper relationship with Nordic identity—wherever in the world they are.
NCC operates from a global perspective, but our roots are Nordic. As a privately run company, we move fast, stay lean, and collaborate across borders. Whether you’re a cultural institution, school, production team, or curious individual—we’re open to partnerships, ideas, and new ground.
Our Media Journey
In the Spotlight:
Our Media Journey
The Norwegian Cultural Center team and Bollywood actors in an exclusive interview with NRK as they shed light on the exciting process of bringing a Bollywood spectacle to the picturesque streets of Oslo!
MANILA BULLETIN
Norwegian Cultural Center Brand and Marketing Director Valerie Harley demonstrating how to navigate the artworks exhibited at Borderless.
UTROP (NORWEGIAN NEWSPAPER)
Utrop Newspaper August 9th 2022: The art exhibition which is simultaneously displayed on the other side of the globe…
Trønder-Avisa & NAMDALSAVISA
Sigrid (42) fulgte drømmen i Singapore – midt under en pandemi: – Det var ganske tøft. Da flyttelasset gikk sørover, ble Inderberg …
Cool NCC Stuff
Celebrating Culture Through
Conversations, Creativity, & Cuisine
At the heart of our work is a passion for storytelling—whether through the lens of an artist, the hands of a home chef, or the voice of a cultural leader. We create spaces where global and local narratives intersect, spotlighting talent, traditions, and ideas that inspire deeper connections. From vibrant video series to immersive interviews, we bring Norwegian culture closer to audiences everywhere.
Norwegian culture is rooted in the quiet strength of nature, the warmth of community, and the pride of tradition.
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