“The Jόn Sigurdsson statue in Winnipeg will be the place to be on June 17th! Besides celebrating Iceland’s Independence, Icelanders worldwide will recognize the 200th anniversary of Jόn Sigurdsson’s birth. Mr. Sigurdsson was born on June 17, 1811 and is recognized as the first Icelandic patriot to petition for independence from Denmark. When independence was finally granted in 1944, his birthday was selected as the day on which to celebrate Iceland’s freedom.”
Click on the link to see the program. Jon Sigurdsson Day Manitoba June 17 2011
Appearing below:
President of IODE Ingrid Slobodian,
Ambassador Svavar Gestsson,
Fjallkona Vi Bjarnason Hilton,
Premier Greg Selinger,
City Councillor Grant Nordman
City Councillor Grant Nordman, Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger
The Jόn Sigurdsson statue in Winnipeg
At any Icelandic event there is ALWAYS a choir.
The Icelanders surround the Manitoba Legislature
Some traditional Icelandic costume
Leif, the photos are wonderful. We are so lucky to have you in our “community”
Thanks!