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An extensive guide to Events in Iceland! Read information, reviews and articles on the lastest Iceland events, such as the best theatre shows.
Most of the calendar of events in Iceland - at least those of interest to travellers - takes place during the summer, and some of the most fascinating are the ancient celebrations that date back to the era of the Vikings.
Sumuradagurrin Fyursti is the first day of summer celebrated in April with carnival like parades of people through Reykjavik.
Sjomannadagurinn is a maritime festival in early June, during which there are tug of wars, and swimming competitions.
The 24 hours of sunlight of midsummer sees Icelanders let down their blond hair and roll around in the morning dew in a bid to ward off illnesses.
Pjodhatio Vestmannaeyjar comes with a bang in August, with camping and dancing around bonfires.
Verslunarmannahelgi (also August) has more of the same, with the addition of some horse riding competitions.
Without exception all of the above festivals include the consumption of a ludicrous amount of Alcohol, and the day after, the entire country seems to seethe with the resolute anger of the chronically hung over.
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