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Scandinavian language
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    • jonkb
  • By jonkb on February 18, 2004
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    • Keep the Harbour klean - Trshavn
    Keep the Harbour klean
    by jonkb
    Scandinavian languages are verry similar to eachother. Writing danish or norwegian are practically writing versions of each other. Faroese however are more of a version of old norse, the language that were spoken in Norway at the time of the Vikings. This means that the spoken Faroese sounds completely strange to a norwegian like me, but if I see it written, I'd have no trouble reading the text. The sign on the picture says that "It is stricktly forbidden to throw garbage at the wharf/pier. Violations will be punished after the harbour regulations"

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    The Faroe Flag
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    • MikeAtSea
  • By MikeAtSea on August 9, 2008
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    • The Faroe Flag - Trshavn
    The Faroe Flag
    by MikeAtSea
    The flag of the Faroes was first made by Faroese students in Copenhagen and later brought to the Faroes where it was first hoisted 22 June 1919. About a decade, in 1931, later it came into common but unofficial use. When Denmark was occupied by German forces in April 1940, British troops took the islands and a need to distinguish the ships of the Faroes from those of occupied Denmark occurred. On 25 April 1940 British authorities approved the flag as the ensign of the Faroes. With the Home Rule Act of 23 March 1948 the flag was finally recognized as the national flag of the Faroes. 25 April has been made Flag Day. The flag carries the name Merkid, meaning the sign or banner. The dominant white colour is said to represent the pure sky as well as the foam of the waves breaking against the coasts of the islands, red and blue are both colours found in traditional Faroese headdress. At the same time the colours are those of the flags of Norway and Iceland.

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    Rsdrekkasla Lansins
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    • jonkb
  • By jonkb on February 18, 2004
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    • Rsdrekkasla Landsins - Trshavn
    Rsdrekkasla Landsins
    by jonkb
    Alcohol is restricted in Fryene, in opposition to Denmark, but just like Norway. If you're going to enjoy alcoholic beverages you have to buy them at "Rsdrekkasla Landsins". This is the local monopoly controlled by the islands goverment.

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    Faroe Stamps for Collectors...
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    • globetrott
  • Updated By globetrott on September 11, 2002
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    • Trshavn Local Customs
    by globetrott
    Faroe-Islands have their own postage stamps since ca. 30 years.Maybe a nice souvenir for stamp-collectors !

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    The Nordic Culture House
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    • Bjorgvin
  • Updated By Bjorgvin on July 25, 2007
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    • Trshavn Local Customs
    by Bjorgvin
    Norurlandahsi Froyum (The Nordic Culture House). Concert hall, library, gallery, restaurant etc.

  • Website: http://www.nlh.fo
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    What about the Puffin
    gordonilla
  • By gordonilla on April 20, 2008
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    • Stuffed Puffin - Trshavn
    Stuffed Puffin
    by gordonilla
    I had read several items and articles about how popular puffin is on menus in restauarants and hotels. I have to say, that this did not seem to be the case. I did not encounter the word "puffin" on any menu.

    It seems that due to many different reasons puffins were no longer easily found by residents or visitors. I asked one hotel receptionist about this - I was told that there had been some legislation which meant that the islanders had to buy puffin from Iceland. However the Icelandic government had also passed legislation regarding the export of this product. In addition, I understand that due to very violent and severe storms in early 2008, the breeding grounds had been damaged possibly beyond recovery.

    I was keen to try the bird if I could find it on the menu. Sadly this was not to be the case!

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    Turf roofs
    JessieLang
  • By JessieLang on August 9, 2009
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    • Turf roof construction - Trshavn
    Turf roof construction
    by JessieLang, 1 more photos
    Most of the buildings had turf roofs until the 18th Century. The birch bark layer under the sod is essential. It makes the roof waterproof. The sod on top of it holds the bark down, and provides insulation. A beam at the lower edge of the roof keeps the sod in place.

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    Trshavn Cathedral
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  • By gordonilla on April 6, 2008
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    • Trshavn Local Customs
    by gordonilla, 1 more photos
    The Islands have a predominantly Lutheran population - and attending church still seems to be a normal practice for many many people.

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  • Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%B3rshavn_Cathedral
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    Rhsi
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  • By gordonilla on April 12, 2008
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    • The Town Hall - Trshavn
    The Town Hall
    by gordonilla, 2 more photos
    The building was built from Faroese basalt in 1894. It served as a school until 1955. In the 1970s it was restored and converted into the town hall.

    It is located on the square at Vagli.

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  • Phone: 00 298 30 20 10
  • Website: http://www.torshavn.fo/Sites/1/Files/Kommuna%20og%20umsiting/Faldarar/V%E6lkomin%20til%20T%F3rshavnar_enskum_web.pdf
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    Barbkasavni (Public Library)
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  • Updated By gordonilla on April 6, 2008
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    • The Public Library is on the first floor - Trshavn
    The Public Library is on the
    first floor
    by gordonilla, 2 more photos
    The library in Trshavn is located on the first floor of the building and has a very wide selection of books, periodicals and many other things. There are many speaking books and there is an extensive DVD and CD collection.

    The library is:

    Opi er: Mnadag - frggjadag kl. 10 - 18 Leygardag kl. 10 - 14

    For those who do not speak Faroese -

    Monday to Friday 10.00 - 18.00 and Saturday from 10.00 - 14.00

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  • Phone: 00 298 30 20 30
  • Website: http://www.bbs.fo/
  • Other Contact: Niels Finsens gtu 7 100 Trshav
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