A few annual social events - Breytingaskrá

Frosti á 7. mars 2015 kl. 18:01

2015-03-07T18:01:31Z

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	and totally bewildered pufflings, rescue them and take them down to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.		and totally bewildered pufflings, rescue them and take them down to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.

			An updated version of the Events in Westman Islands can be found at [http://www.visitwestmanislands.com/en/page/events http://www.visitwestmanislands.com/en/page/events]
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Daniel á 16. júlí 2007 kl. 09:52

2007-07-16T09:52:06Z

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	== The puffling time ==		== The puffling time ==
	An annual event, unique to ~~the~~		An annual event, unique to Vestmannaeyjar and a particular favorite time of the children. It is impossible to put a more precise date to it than ''early to mid-August'', as it is determined by the pufflings themselves. Leaving their cliff nests, they fly into town attracted by the electric lights and discover a harder and considerably more complicated world than they have been used to. Everywhere, however, saviours are waiting: The local children, armed with their cardboard boxes, prepared and ready to gather the lost
	~~Westman Islands~~ and a particular favorite time of the children. It is impossible to put a more precise date to it than ''early to mid-August'', as it is determined by the pufflings themselves. Leaving their cliff nests, they fly into town attracted by the electric lights and discover a harder and considerably more complicated world than they have been used to. Everywhere, however, saviours are waiting: The local children, armed with their cardboard boxes, prepared and ready to gather the lost		and totally bewildered pufflings, rescue them and take them down to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.
	and totally bewildered pufflings, ~~resuce the~~ and take them down to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.

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Daniel á 13. júní 2006 kl. 14:30

2006-06-13T14:30:52Z

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	Westman Islands and a particular favorite time of the children. It is impossible to put a more precise date to it than ''early to mid-August'', as it is determined by the pufflings themselves. Leaving their cliff nests, they fly into town attracted by the electric lights and discover a harder and considerably more complicated world than they have been used to. Everywhere, however, saviours are waiting: The local children, armed with their cardboard boxes, prepared and ready to gather the lost		Westman Islands and a particular favorite time of the children. It is impossible to put a more precise date to it than ''early to mid-August'', as it is determined by the pufflings themselves. Leaving their cliff nests, they fly into town attracted by the electric lights and discover a harder and considerably more complicated world than they have been used to. Everywhere, however, saviours are waiting: The local children, armed with their cardboard boxes, prepared and ready to gather the lost
	and totally bewildered pufflings, resuce the and take them down to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.		and totally bewildered pufflings, resuce the and take them down to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.

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Andri: Minniháttar breytingar á texta (málfar)

2006-05-19T14:10:24Z

Minniháttar breytingar á texta (málfar)

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 __NOTOC__
-== The Westman Islands’ national festival ==
+== Vestmannaeyjar's national festival ==
+''The Festival'', as it is simply called, is unquestionably the best known festival in Iceland, attracting the greatest number of mainland visitors. Held in Herjólfsdalur on the first weekend in August, it is a 3-4 day outdoor festival where having a good time is everyone's easily fulfilled aim. The whole weekend is packed with entertainment of all description, including the traditional bonfire, fireworks and the famous ''"hillside sing-along"''. Specially built structures fill the valley, not to mention the large white tents of the locals who literally move house during the festival and prove their famed hospitality by welcoming guests to coffee, smoked puffin and other delicacies.
 == Celebrating the end of eruption. ==
-This has become a fixed event in the islands´ social life. It is held on the
+This has become a fixed event in Vsetmannaeyjar's social life. It is held on the weekend following 3rd July, the day in 1973 when the eruption was officially declared at an end. On Saturday night the island's pubs open their doors and floors to musicians of all descriptions who are encouraged to sing and play to their hearts delight. A great number of former islanders choose this weekend to come back home for a visit.
 == The thirteenth ==
-is the 13th day of Christmas, traditionally a festive day in the islands.
+The 13th day of Christmas, traditionally a festive day in Vestmannaeyjar. A torch-lit parade of fascinating creatures: The ancient Icelandic ogress Grýla and her less than lovely husband and sons, as well as elfs, fairies, demons and trolls join the locals at a huge bonfire and splendid fireworks.
-== The sailor day ==
+== Sailor's day ==
-festivities are held on the first weekend
+Sailors' Day, although a national day of festivities, has always been particularly dear to the hearts of the people of Vestmannaeyjar, not surprisingly so, considering their history. Festivities are held on the first weekend of June with a full programme on both Saturday and Sunday, emphasing seamanship connected sports as well as various entertainment for the general public.
-== 17 June ==
+== 17th June ==
-is Iceland´s national holiday. This day was
+Iceland´s national holiday. This day was for a long time not given as prominent a place in Vestmannaeyjar as on the mainland. The reason presumably was their own national holiday in August, a considerably more important event in islander's minds. During recent years, however, Iceland's national holiday has been shown the respect it is due with a parade and outdoor festitivities.
 == The puffling time ==
-is an annual event, unique to the
+An annual event, unique to the
-Westman Islands. It is impossible to put a more precise
+Westman Islands and a particular favorite time of the children. It is impossible to put a more precise date to it than ''early to mid-August'', as it is determined by the pufflings themselves. Leaving their cliff nests, they fly into town attracted by the electric lights and discover a harder and considerably more complicated world than they have been used to. Everywhere, however, saviours are waiting: The local children, armed with their cardboard boxes, prepared and ready to gather the lost
-date to it than early to mid-August as it is determined
+and totally bewildered pufflings, resuce the and take them down to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.

Jonas á 21. júlí 2005 kl. 16:19

2005-07-21T16:19:04Z

Ný síða

__NOTOC__
== The Westman Islands’ national festival ==

is unquestionably the best known festival attracting the
greatest number of mainland visitors. Held in Herjólfsdalur
on the first weekend in August, it is a 3-4 day
outdoor festival where having a good time is everyone´s
easily fulfilled aim. The whole weekend is packed with
entertainment of all description, including the traditional
bonfire, fireworks and the famous “hillside sing-along”.
Specially built structures fill the valley, not to mention
the large white tents of the locals who literally move
house during the festival and prove their famed hospitality
by welcoming guests for coffee, smoked puffin and
sundry other delicacies.

== Celebrating the end of eruption. ==
This has become a fixed event in the islands´ social life. It is held on the
weekend following 3 July, the day in 1972 when the
eruption was officially declared at an end. On Saturday
night the island pubs open their doors and floors to
musicians of all descriptions who are encouraged to sing
and play to their hearts delight. A great number of
former islanders choose this weekend for a visit.

== The thirteenth ==
is the 13th day of Christmas, traditionally a festive day in the islands.
A torch-lit parade of fascinating creatures: the ancient
Icelandic ogress Grýla and her less than lovely husband
and sons, as well as elfs, fairies, demons and trolls join
the locals at a huge bonfire and splendid fireworks.
Sailors´day, although a national day of festivities, has
always been particularly dear to the hearts of the Westman
islanders, not surprisingly so, considering their history.

== The sailor day ==
festivities are held on the first weekend
in June with a full programme on both Saturday and
Sunday emphasing seamanship connected sports as well
as various entertainment for the general public.

== 17 June ==
is Iceland´s national holiday. This day was
for a long time not given as promient a place in the
islands as on the mainland. The reason presumably was
their own national holiday in August, a considerably
more important event in islander´s mind. During recent
years, however, Iceland´s national holiday, has been
shown the respect it is due with a parade and outdoor
festitivities.

== The puffling time ==
is an annual event, unique to the
Westman Islands. It is impossible to put a more precise
date to it than early to mid-August as it is determined
by the pufflings themselves. Leaving their cliff nests
they fly into town attracted by the electric lights and
discover a harder and considerably more complicated
world than they have been used to. Everywhere, however,
saviours are waiting: the island children with their
cardboard boxes prepared and ready to gather the lost
and totally bewildered pufflings and take them down
to the shore to release them into the sea. In recent years
whole families have visited Heimaey to take part in the
puffling adventure, a unique event, full of joy.