The transcript appears to be from a video that includes background music and a narration discussing various topics such as local customs, community living, personal anecdotes, and daily life activities. The narrator talks about the tradition of removing shoes before entering homes due to historical coal mining practices, low crime rates with occasional shoe mix-ups, communal laundry facilities, and trust within the community. They also mention personal experiences with a local nail technician, plans for selling prints, struggles with plant care during the polar night, and making banana pancakes without a fixed recipe. The video seems to capture the essence of life in a close-knit community with unique local practices and personal hobbies.
Here are the extracted facts:
1. It is customary to take off one's shoes before entering an apartment or building in this culture.
2. This custom dates back to the time when coal mining was prevalent in the area, and people didn't want coal miners to bring coal dust into their homes.
3. In some places, like supermarkets and restaurants, shoes are not required to be removed.
4. The community is very trusting, and people often leave their belongings, like shoes and clothes, in public areas without fear of theft.
5. The building has a laundry room with two washing machines for the entire building.
6. The laundry room was previously unlocked, but a lock was installed to prevent outsiders from using the facilities.
7. People are encouraged to use the laundry room, but they must be mindful of the limited facilities.
8. Some residents have their own washing machines in their apartments.
9. The community has a system for tracking who is working, on vacation, or sick, which is displayed on a board.
10. The board is a remnant from the time when coal mining was prevalent in the area.
11. The community has a significant Thai population, and instructions are often translated into Thai.
12. The community has a low crime rate.
13. A woman named Catalina does nails from her home and is also a part-time worker at a cafe.
14. Catalina moved to the area from Ukraine six years ago to flee from war.
15. It was not difficult for Catalina to move to Svalbard at the time.
16. The community is very welcoming, and people are encouraged to participate in local activities.
17. The community celebrates Christmas with traditional Scandinavian and Swedish foods.
18. The community prefers to stay in Svalbard for Christmas rather than traveling to the mainland.
19. Brown cheese is a popular Norwegian food made from caramelized goat and cow cheese.
20. In Norway, brown cheese is often eaten on bread with jam and toast.