June 17 holds a special place in the hearts of
the people in Iceland as the day is filled with cultural festivities and
national pride. Its formal name is "Thjodhatidardagurinn" in
Icelandic, which translates directly to "the day of the nation's
celebration. It commemorates the foundation of The Republic of Iceland on 17
June 1944. This date also marks the end of Iceland's centuries old ties with
Denmark. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Jon Sigurdsson, a
major figure of Icelandic culture and the leader of the 19th century Icelandic
Independence movement.
There is nothing like the joyous spirit of an Independence
Day celebration. Parades and flag-waving. Adorable children in national
costumes, traditional music, and stirring speeches. From parades to traditional music, the festivities are a
testament to the Icelandic people's unwavering spirit and determination to
preserve their heritage and independence.
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