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Þjóðhátíð 2019

On the first weekend of August, the Icelandic Labor Day weekend is celebrated. This long weekend includes large parties and celebrations around the country. That’s why we want to introduce you to the best festival of the year that takes place this weekend: Þjóðhátíð í Eyjum.

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