Welcome Mingel brought together locals and newcomers to Haugalandet
On Thursday 21 August, Haugaland Vekst and Haugesund Municipality hosted a Welcome Mingel – a social afternoon with a city walk, raffles and new acquaintances. More than 80 people signed up, including fresh students, graduates, newcomers and permanent residents.
Veslemøy Heggen
Prosjektkoordinator
The city walk began at Haugesund Town Hall, where Mayor Nils Konrad Bua welcomed the participants with something to drink and short stories about the city’s magnificent buildings. The tour then continued through the city, with stops at Festiviteten, Haugesund Public Library, Edda Cinema and Haugesund Picture Gallery. Both along the way and at each location, the participants were given a taste of the city’s history and cultural life, and there was also a raffle from the mayor’s top hat at each stop – to great excitement.
Mayor Nils Konrad Bua welcomed visitors to Haugesund Town Hall, which has been voted the country’s most beautiful town hall. PHOTO: TORSTEIN TYSVÆR NYMOEN/HAUGALAND VEKST.
The evening ended at Dokken Museum with activities and local food, and many people took the time to have a chat. The atmosphere was good throughout the day, and many people got to experience new aspects of Haugesund.
Train through Haugesund: Participants at the Welcome Mingel all learnt something new about the city – whether they have lived here all their lives or are newcomers. PHOTO: TORSTEIN TYSVÆR NYMOEN/HAUGALAND VEKST.
One of the participants, a newcomer to Haugalandet, perhaps best summarised what makes the region a good place to live:
– It’s the people that keep me from moving away!
The Welcome Mingel showed that Haugalandet offers history, culture and community, and that there is much to enjoy for everyone who chooses the region as their home!
PHOTO: TORSTEIN TYSVÆR NYMOEN/HAUGALAND VEKST.
