Grameen Foundation's 2006 Nobel Peace Prize blog gave the world an insider's view on the events surrounding
the Nobel Prize celebration, as well as providing a forum for learning and discussion.
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The King and I: Shall We Dance?

Given a hundred+ years of practice, let me say the Norwegians know how to give a party! This was the first year however that the King and Queen of Norway came to the banquet tonight, along with the Prime Minister and other leaders. After serving reindeer and other local delicacies, the Norwegians struck up a band and had everyone out on the dance floor.

Sharon Stone, Anjelica Houston, opera diva Rene Fleming and other stars were in orbit. But the Nobel laureates were in fine form –surrounded by his wife Afrozi and daughters Monica and Deena, Yunus’ smile never faded all night. And board member Taslima Begum must have felt a bit like me: Cinderella! It was a magical night with men in black tie and women in gowns and saris.

Susan

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2 Responses to “The King and I: Shall We Dance?”

  1. Erin Says:
    December 10th, 2006 at 11:02 pm

    Susan, Alex, and Sam,

    Thanks so much for sharing your experiences for all of us as they happen. It’s been thrilling to read! Just came from the Bangladeshi Embassy’s packed viewing party full of cheers and applause, a couple hundred joyful people watching an amazing historical event!

  2. Quazi Says:
    December 10th, 2006 at 11:46 pm

    Dear Susan, thanks for sharing the excitement out there…we all are in tears out of sheer joy.