In the 19th and early 20th century, many Norwegians migrated to North America. In early 1960s, however, the trend had turned, and during the last 30 years Norway has gradually become more diverse in terms of culture and religion. Norwegian politicians, amongst others, believe this has challenged the traditional thoughts of Norway as a culturally homogenous society, and these new challenges and possibilities are creating new cultural impressions (Stortingsmelding , 30, 2003/2004, ch. 3). By the beginning of 2004, 7,6 % of the population in Norway were immigrants, 30 % of these came from the western world (Statistisk Sentralbyrå, 2004).