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CULTURAL Affiliations Viking is proud to support its cultural partners around the globe, celebrating world-class performing arts and events on land and on board Facing page, clockwise from top left: Viking Ship Museum, Oslo; Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg; Highclere Castle, Hampshire; Viking has sponsored the Ballet Sun Valley festival since 2017 Our commitment to enrichment and cultural events has been enhanced by many partnerships over the years, including leading organizations and institutions such as National Geographic; TED; the British Museum; Highclere Castle; Oslo’s Munch Museum; the BBC; the Royal Academy of Arts; and the Metropolitan Opera, among others. “The Viking commitment to cultural exploration extends far beyond our ships,” said Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President of Viking. “We are proud to support renowned music and cultural institutions that align with our goal to create special connections between travelers and the cultures of the world.” BALLET SUN VALLEY Since 2017, Viking has been a proud sponsor of the annual Ballet Sun Valley international festival, supporting this beautiful and classic art form in one of the country’s most storied summer settings. balletsunvalley.com CLASSIC FM Since it began broadcasting in 1992, Classic FM has brought classical music to millions of listeners across the UK with programs such as the Hall of Fame and Saturday Night at the Movies. Viking has partnered with Classic FM to sponsor its Classic FM Live events at the Royal Albert Hall in London. classicfm.com LIBERA We are extremely proud to partner with Libera, the acclaimed English boys’ choir. The uplifting music of these young singers is internationally recognized, topping both mainstream and classical charts. We have been honored to welcome this talented group on board our ships as well as on Viking.TV. libera.org.uk MUNCH MUSEUM Located in Oslo, the museum is home to more than half of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch’s paintings and nearly all of his print motifs. Viking holds the digital rights to the entire collection and displays the images on board on the Atrium screen for Viking guests to enjoy. munchmuseet.no/en LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC Since 2013, Viking has been the official cruise line of the Hollywood Bowl, the historic summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Viking has sponsored the LA Phil’s casual yet elegant outdoor summer concert series featuring music of renowned composers and outstanding performances. hollywoodbowl.com MARIINSKY THEATRE Viking is a proud partner of the Mariinsky Theatre, established in St. Petersburg in 1860. This historic venue, upon whose stages have debuted the masterpieces of such great composers as Tchaikovsky, is home to the world-renowned Mariinsky Ballet, Opera and Orchestra, among the oldest in Russia. Since 1988, conductor Valery Gergiev has served as the theater’s general director. He has made an immense impact, establishing links with the world’s great opera houses. mariinsky.ru/en BBC The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster, providing educational and stimulating television, radio and digital content to people in the UK and around the globe. From their onboard staterooms, Viking guests can view BBC HD live and watch their favorite shows and documentaries, many of which feature places they can visit while sailing our itineraries. bbc.com VIKING SHIP MUSEUM Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum offers insight into the Viking Age through fascinating exhibits, an expansive collection of artifacts and three of the best-preserved Viking longships. With funding from Viking, the museum has launched The Vikings Alive, a series of documentary films that bring to life the stories of the Vikings’ ships and journeys. The films follow archaeologists and other specialists who are seeking answers through research and reconstruction. khm.uio.no/english 100 VIKING.COM EXPLORE MORE

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