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Icelandic Independence Day Celebration
Ogn Kimberley Magnusson
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Jul 04, 2002 --
On the 17th of June every year, Iceland celebrates its independence, the same way we do in America on the 4th of July. In Iceland, "Mountain Woman" or "Fjallkona" comes down from a mountain there, dressed in an elegant fur trimmed velvet cape and satin gown. She recites a poem to all the Icelanders of wisdom and love of their country.
In Seattle, a city settled 35 percent by Scandinavians, all the Nordic countries' independence days are celebrated. This year, Seattle's Icelandic Fjallkona was Ogn Kimberley Magnusson. Jon Marvin Jonsson, the Icelandic Consular General presented her. She recited a poem as well as a prayer to preserve the safety of those who go to sea, in Icelandic and English. The celebration was held on board a floating vessel on Lake Union.
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cam baird
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Jan 23, 2003
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mexico
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Iam a friend of Ms Magnusson , please forward my Emailaddress to her! CB |
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cam baird
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Jan 24, 2003
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mexico
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writer
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please forward my address to ms. magnusson..cbaird31@hotmail.com |
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Morne
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Jun 11, 2003
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South Africa
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I have lost contact with a person in Ice-land,I have her name and her age, thats about all I have.Im thinking of writing a artical in one of the fashion mags in Ice-land but dont know which mag, if someone would help me in finding just that, it would be great. I realy miss her and hav'nt see her for about 4 years."Hope anyone can help" Thanx |
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