Celebration at Árbær Open Air Museum
December 1st at 6pm – 10pm
On December 1st, Iceland celebrates its Sovereign Day. To mark the occasion, the Árbær Open Air Museum is hosting a celebration, which will feature various cultural organizations such as the Icelandic Folk Dance Group Sporið, Accordion Enthusiast Club of Reykjavík, The Icelandic Handicraft Association, The Rímur Singers Society, and the Reykjavík Folk Dance Association.
Visitors can experience old dances, traditional handicrafts, accordions, poetry, national costumes, folk dances, folk songs, and cultural heritage through the activities and demonstrations organized by the participating organizations. Additionally, there will be micro-courses and presentations related to the themes mentioned above.
People are encouraged to attend the event dressed in any national costume. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome!
Detailed Programme:
Museum house Lækjargata 4 – the larger room:
The Icelandic Handicraft Association
18:00-20:00
Introduction to the Icelandic national costume and crafts.
Museum house Lækjargata 4 – smaller room:
The Rímur Singers Society Iðunn
18:00 – Poetry rehearsal
18:30 – Singing rehearsal
19:00 – Poetry rehearsal
19:30 – Singing rehearsal
Museum house: Landakot
The Reykjavík Folk Dance Association
18:00 – Song dances
18:25 – Nordic dances
18:50 – Story dances
19:15 – Traditional dances
19:40 – The old-fashioned dances
20:00 – Entertainment evening
