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Festival of the sea 1.-2. of June
Festival of the Sea is an extension of Fishermen’s Day which is held on the first Sunday in June. The festival celebrations take place on both Saturday and Sunday, with the events on Saturday being referred to as Harbour Day. The festival reflects traditional Icelandic culture and the nation’s long-standing dependency on fishing. The festival celebrates all aspects of the sea, such as…
The Festival of the Sea
This weekend, the first weekend of June, an annual event of celebrating the Seaman’s Day is held throughout all of Iceland’s coastline towns and villages. The Seaman's Day has been celebrated in Iceland since 1938 to honour those who work at sea and the fishery in Iceland.
Festival of the Sea
Festival of the Sea is a very special day in Iceland. It reminds us of how important the sea and its sailors are to our history, our economy and our people.
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Let's celebrate the sea
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