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Overview
Iceland is a part of the Schengen Agreement. Those who enter the Schengen area go through passport control in the first country they arrive in, and then there is no further inspection. It can therefore be said that when a visa is issued for a trip to Iceland, the visa is not issued exclusively for Iceland as it gives access to all other Schengen countries.
In India, the Embassy of Denmark handles visa applications for Iceland through the VFS Global in New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai,Kolkata and Bengaluru. Information on visas and applications can be found on the websites of the Danish Embassy.
Overview
The culture of Iceland is rich and varied as well as being known for its literary heritage which began in the 12th century. Other Icelandic traditional arts include weaving, silversmithing, and wood carving. The ReykjavÃk area has several professional theatres, a symphony orchestra, an opera, and a large number of art galleries, bookstores, cinemas, and museums. There are also four active folk dance ensembles in Iceland. Iceland's literacy rate is among the highest in the world, and a love of literature, art, chess, and other intellectual pursuits is widespread.
Overview
Icelandic cuisine has a long history. Important parts of Icelandic cuisine are lamb, dairy, and fish, the latter due to Iceland's being surrounded by ocean. Popular foods in Iceland include skyr, hangikjöt (smoked lamb), kleinur, laufabrauð and bollur. Ãorramatur is a traditional buffet served at midwinter festivals called Ãorrablót; it includes a selection of traditionally cured meat and fish products served with rúgbrauð (dense dark and sweet rye bread) and brennivÃn (an Icelandic akvavit). The flavors of this traditional country food originates in its preservation methods; pickling in fermented whey or brine, drying, and smoking.
Westman Islands Camping Festival
The weekend attached to the first Monday in August (if the 1st of August is on a Monday, then it's the last weekend in July) is know as 'Verslunarmannahelgi' in Icelandic. A bit of a mouthful. This is a bank holiday weekend and the biggest camping weekend of the year.
VARIOUS festivals take place this weekend, for example Ein með öllu (One with Everything - the phrase you say when you order a hot dog with all the trimmings) in Akureyri and Innipúkinn (for the ones that don't want to go camping) in ReykjavÃk.Iceland Airwaves Music Festival
Icelandair throws a big music festival every year in ReykjavÃk called Iceland Airwaves. The festival promotes a lot of emerging and established national bands and musicians but also has international performers.
This year (2016) the festival will be from the 2nd until the 6th of November and they started announcing the line-up, which includes for example Björk and PJ Harvey, in February. The festival takes place in various venues around ReykjavÃk.Reykjavík Pride
ReykjavÃk Pride has become one of the largest festivals in Iceland, if not THE largest one! The festival celebrates the LGBTQ community and their supporters, friends and family. The entire centre of ReykjavÃk is taken over by colourful costumes, loud party music, people dancing and glitter everywhere! It starts with a parade going down Laugavegur, the main high street in the centre of the city and ends with parties all night long.
Culture Night in Reykjavik
Culture Night or 'Menningarnótt' is a one day festival taking place in ReykjavÃk, on a Saturday normally around the 20th of August. In 2016 it took place on Saturday the 20th of August. Dance, design, music, art, concerts, games, pop-up shops and all sorts of interactive activities happen all over town. Galleries and museums are open (most, if not all, with free entry). The ReykjavÃk marathon takes place on the same day.
Reykjavík's Art Festival
ReykjavÃk's Art Festival takes place every year in May. It will be held between the 21st of May until the 5th of June. A variety of national and international dance, theatre, design and art will be displayed across the city.
This is one of the oldest and most respected Art's festivals in Europe, being held since 1970. The line-up for 2017 is being worked on, come and check it out!Rock Music Festival
Free rock music festival held every year during Easter in Ãsafjörður. Every artist performing is playing for the fun of it and giving their work for free.
Food and Fun Festival
If you like food and like having fun, you should head to ReykjavÃk in March next year. The next Food and Fun Festival will take place from the 1st of March until the 5th of March 2017.
Renowned chefs from around the world come to ReykjavÃk to do what they do best: make delicious food - but only from Icelandic ingredients. The chefs collaborate with the finest restaurants of the city and make up a menu that the restaurant serves for one week.Reykjavik International Film Festival
ReykjavÃk International Film Festival (RIFF) takes place every year in late September for 11 days. In 2016 it took place from the 29th of September until the 9th of October. The festival shows a wide range of dramas and non-fiction films from over 40 countries.