Laksevågs Bueskyttere
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Laksevågs Bueskyttere is a Buekorps (Bow Corps or Archery Brigade) in Bergen, founded 8 May 1894.
It is a "Sunday brigade", meaning that they were a brigade for the common people who had their drills on Sundays. They still have their drills and practises on Sundays and the brigade has tight bonds to the urban district Laksevåg. Their uniforms are distinct with white shirts and no coats or jackets.
Except for the foundation day, Midsummer is a big day for the archers. They have in many generations built a large barrel fire in Kirkebukten at Laksevåg. The works starts in the end of May and lasts until the lighting of the fire. The tallest of the fires have reached almost 30 meters.
History
Laksevågs Bueskyttere was founded May 8, 1894. Petter Bøthun and Olaf Nygaard are considered to be the founders of the brigade which took place in Dr.
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