RÚV English Radio looks ahead to a very special day in the capital, and across the country.
On National Day, June 17, lots will be happening to mark the passing of 80 years since Iceland became a republic - and you're invited.
A ceremony, hosted by Alþingi and the Prime Minister's Office, begins at Austurvöllur at 11:10am and will be broadcast on RÚV (https://www.ruv.is/sjonvarp/dagskra/ruv/2024-06-17/5376709).
The outgoing President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, will lay a wreath on behalf of the Icelandic people at the monument of Jón Sigurðsson, and the Prime Minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, will give a speech.
But that's just the start of a day of fun and celebrations, right across the country.
In the capital, Guðmundur Birgir Halldórsson is Project Manager of events at Reykjavík City. Darren spoke to Guðmundur to find out more about everything that's happening. (Find all the details here - https://reykjavik.is/en/june17)
You can also see what is happening in Akureyri (https://www.visitakureyri.is/en/whats-on/thjodhatidardagurinn-17-juni-2) and Ísafjörður (https://www.isafjordur.is/is/stjornsysla/frettir-og-utgafa/frettasafn/17-juni-2024-dagskra-hatidahalda). Borgarnes sees a sports festival for people of all ages, Stöðvarfjörður unveils information about the archaeological excavation at Stöð, and in Selfoss, the day kicks off with yoga by the river!
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