The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba - or Islendingadagurinn - takes place every August in Gimli, Manitoba. It is one of the oldest ongoing ethnic festivals in North America, and celebrates the rich history and heritage of the Icelandic immigrant community in Canada. Join local residents, visitors -- and even the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, as they share their experiences at the festival. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit uscw.canada.travel Join us on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com www.twitter.com
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Join local fabric artis Heather Lair (www.heatherlairdesigns.com) at the New Iceland Heritage Museum (www.nihm.ca) where she will take you on a back room tour and show you some of her favourite pieces in the collection. To book your experience, please email www.nihm@mts.net
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www.arfleifd.is (Music content used over the fair use policy, i do not own the audio content, they belong to the respective owner(s) Porto O'Brian
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Inspired by icelandic nature culture & materials Handmade high quality fashion
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Gimli is located on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, about 75 kilometers north of Winnipeg. Originally founded by Icelandic settlers in the late 1800's, this town is celebrated for its vast array of unique cultural events such as the Gimli Film Festival, and Íslendingadagurinn - the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit bit.ly Join us on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com www.twitter.com
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Documentary about whaling industry in Iceland and what consequences joining the EU might have on this large part of Icelandic heritage.
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US Ambassador to Iceland, Luis Arreaga, discusses what being Hispanic means to him and how he thinks Hispanic heritage month should be celebrated.
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We recently visited the Westman Island golf club in Iceland and were very impressed by how the course combines Iceland's volcanic heritage with classic links style golf
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The National Museum of Iceland In 2004 the National Museum of Iceland stood at a crossroad. The museum reopened its doors after extensive refurbishment and a modernised museum now offers a wide variety of services to its guests. The museum holdes a new, dynamic exhibition that fulfil all the modern standards required of such an establishment, housing the nation´s treasures. The role of the museum is to increase and relay knowledge of Icelandic cultural heritage, from the nation´s earliest settlement through to the modern day. At the National Museum the present meets the past. It is healthy for the Icelandic people to ask who they are, where they are going and what they want to represent. What can they learn from past generations? The National Museum displays objects that provide insight into Icelandic cultural history - displays that encourage visitors to dwell on the past, present and future. The museum aims to nurture knowlede and innovation while maintaining a wide perspective and sense of community.Austurvöllur á 19.öldHistory and Role of the National Museum of Iceland The National Museum was established on 24th of February 1863. Up until that time Icelandic museum pieces had been kept in Danish collections. Jón Árnason librarian was made curator of the Icelandic collection. Several months later he was given permission to hire another curator; Sigurður Guðmundsson 'the painter,' who was the first to advocate the establishment of an antiquarian collection in Iceland ...
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L'Anse aux Meadows is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the only known Norse village in North America (outside of Greenland). Explore the unique cultural offerings that this archaeological site has to offer. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit uscw.canada.travel Join us on Facebook and Twitter: www.facebook.com www.twitter.com
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Tour during Costa Luminosa's visit to Reykjavik in August 2010. Visits to Thingvellir National Park by Unesco declared as world heritage - Gullfoss waterfall, geysirs, and magnificent views of Reykjavik itself
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Kate Ferris, local singer and songwriter (www.kateferris.ca) wants to show you the New Iceland Heritage Museum (www.nihm.ca) through the eyes of poets and musicians. Play a replica of the ancient Icelandic langspil and write your own song. Then, go with Kate to Amma's Tearoom and try your hand at making Icelandic pönnukökur. To book your experience with Kate, email www.nihm@mts.net
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Central Alberta unique attractions - travelalberta.com In this Your Town segment, Gord Steinke takes a tour of the hamlet of Markerville, 30 minutes southwest of Red Deer. See the history come alive with reenactments about the life of Stephan G. Stephansson
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Horses & Heritage is a guided day tour from Akureyri to Skagafjörður, operated from May until September or by request. For further information and bookings call +354 896 3569 or look at www.ttv.is
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Penny Ross, author, storyteller and educator (www.butterflydreamspublishing.com) invites you to come and visit the New Iceland Heritage Museum in Gimli, Manitoba. You'll make a beaded bracelet and Penny will share stories of the rich cultures and traditions of Cree, Icelandic and Ojibwe people in New Iceland. Then you will enjoy bannock, homemade jam and herbal tea. To book your experience, email www.nihm@mts.net
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Iceland / officially the Republic of Iceland,Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland is a European island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean.It has a population of about 320000 and a total area of 103000 km2 (39769 sq mi).Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, whose surrounding area is home to some two-thirds of the national population. Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is volcanically and geologically active on a large scale; this defines the landscape. The interior mainly consists of a plateau characterised by sand fields, mountains and glaciers, while many big glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Iceland has a temperate climate relative to its latitude and provides a habitable environment and nature. According to Landnámabók, the settlement of Iceland began in AD 874 when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfur Arnarson became the first permanent Norwegian settler on the island.Others had visited the island earlier and stayed over winter. Over the next centuries, people of Norse and Celtic origin settled in Iceland. Until the 20th century, the Icelandic population relied largely on fisheries and agriculture, and was from 1262 to 1918 a part of the Norwegian, and later the Danish monarchies. In the 20th century, Iceland's economy and welfare system developed quickly, and in recent decades the nation has implemented free trade in the European Economic Area, diversifying from fishing to new economic fields in services, finance ...
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The Culture House is a venue for Icelandic national heritage in a nutshell. The operations mainly entail diverse exhibitions. Contracts are made with relevant institutions regarding short or long term exhibitions. The Culture House thus serves as a common centre for Icelandic cultural heritage institutions with high-quality exhibitions on selected national treasures. There are facilities for exhibitions, meetings, gatherings, lectures, artistic events, public ceremonies and other occasions. Exhibitions in the Culture House are expected to reflect the trends and currents in society and present varied past and present cultural aspects. The Culture House is a heritage building and its use today takes into consideration the building's protected status and historical value. The setting for exhibitions is the building itself, an architectural monument. It is thus important that the premises be respected when exhibitions are mounted so that visitors can enjoy the building fully. Numerous exhibitions have been on view since 2000 when the Culture House was inaugurated. The Culture House's featured exhibition is the Medieval Manuscripts -- Eddas and Sagas. Diverse events have been held in the Library Room and elsewhere in the building, including conferences, readings and concerts. The Culture House offers guided visits to groups and to students at all school levels. A guided tour of the exhibitions also includes a brief presentation on the building itself and its history. Admission ...
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2008-11-04 PRESSRELEASE Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize 2008 awarded to Icelandic fashion designer Steinunn Sigurðardóttir. Steinunn Sigurðardóttir - the first fashion designer to receive the prize! The prize-winner, Steinunn Sigurðardóttir, has chosen to show 25 outfits during her exhibition at the Röhsska Museum. The exhibition will cover her three most recent fashion collections, giving visitors the chance to familiarise themselves with her style. Steinunns international appeal and strong roots in the natural and cultural heritage of Iceland are clearly witnessed in her fashion designs, which take cues from Icelandic national dress, volcanic lava, the sea and the moors. Her approach can equally be summed up by the adjectives local and global. Steinunn Sigurðardóttirs strong international standing and commitment to quality are emphasised in documentary films from recent fashion shows that will be shown during the exhibition. Justification for the award reads as follows: Having worked for several well-known fashion houses, since 2000 Steinunn Sigurðardóttir has run her own business from Reykjavik with great international success. Her designs reflect her extensive experience, strong sense of fashion and keen attention to quality. Her collections also bear witness to her impeccable detailing and understanding of fabrics. Inspired by the Icelandic landscape, Steinunn Sigurðardóttir has given the Nordic region a respect-worthy representative on the international fashion ...
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This is my way to awaken children's curiosity about Iceland´s heritage of trolls and elves. It will enhance their longing for adventure and help them learn through discovery.
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by ... MAINUL ISLAM NASIM www.bdeshtv.com
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