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Author: Dwight Martino

HÆ HÓ JIBBÍ JEY! Our June 17th Celebration is Back!

Posted on June 5, 2023June 11, 2023 by Dwight Martino

After three years of “síðasta ástandið” (the last situation) we are bringing it back and in a big way. This event is free for members and their guests. We also invite prospective and returning members to come and join the association. We will be preparing Icelandic hotdogs, and serving flatkökur with hangikjöt and beverages. We encourage you…

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The Icelandic Association of Washington DC is looking forward to seeing you.

The Icelandic Association of Washington D.C. needs your participation at the 2023 Annual General Meeting

Posted on April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Dwight Martino

Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 from 3:00-4:30 PM We encourage all members and prospective members to attend. Getting back on our feet after COVID, we had a great Christmas Bazaar and Thorrablot. And now its time to plan for the future, and elect new people to the board.  In particular, we very much want to relaunch our annual 17th…

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Þorrablót 2023 in Review

Posted on February 23, 2023April 16, 2023 by Dwight Martino

Þorrablót 2023 in Review The Icelandic Association of Washington DC was pleased to be able to celebrate Þorri together on February 18, 2023. Photo Gallery Insert the photo gallery here. Live Entertainment We were so fortunate to have KK himself play a short concert and lead us in some singing. Playlist on Spotify To get…

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KK aka Kristján Kristjánsson

KK is playing at Þorrablót 2023!

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 by Dwight Martino

We are thrilled to be able to feature the famed Icelandic entertainer and recording artist Kristján Kristjánsson, aka KK.

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Annual General Meeting – 2022

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Dwight Martino

Come join us at our upcoming Icelandic Association annual meeting.

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Thorrablot 2022 Cancelled

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Dwight Martino

Unfortunately the trying times are still with us, and we were not able to sell the minimum amount of tickets to make a great event.  As promised, refunds will be going out to all of the ticket holders.  

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Photo: Katelin Parsons, PhD

Preserving Our Icelandic Heritage – An INLUS Webinar — Postponed

Posted on February 19, 2021February 24, 2021 by Dwight Martino

Monday – February 22nd, 2021 – The INLUS hosts a discussion of the Fragile Heritage Project at the Árni Magnússon Institute in Reykjavik with Katelin Parsons, PhD.

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A Conversation with Iceland’s Ambassador to the United States

Posted on June 23, 2020June 24, 2020 by Dwight Martino

Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at 4 pm on Zoom

Iceland’s Ambassador to the U.S., Bergdís Ellertsdottír will be talking about her role and responsibilities, with  Katrín Sigurðurdottír, Iceland’s Honorary Consul to Minnesota,  facilitating the interview.

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The Icelandic Association of Washington DC is now a member of the Iceland National League of the United States

Posted on June 10, 2020September 10, 2020 by Dwight Martino

As of this week we have begun our club membership with the INLUS  which is a fledgling organization dedicated to providing additional programs for club members such as ourselves, and also serve as a virtual Icelandic club for those who don’t have one near them. One of their more interesting offerings is Kaffitími.  For an…

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How to Watch Iceland Compete in Eurovision 2019

Posted on May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 by Dwight Martino

I keep hearing this same question every year, and every year the answer keeps changing.   “How do I watch Iceland compete in Eurovision from the USA?” After some research it seems that the traditional methods to watch Eurovision in the U.S. have been discontinued or blocked. Logo TV has not renewed its rights to broadcast…

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Our mission is to promote and celebrate our Icelandic traditions and heritage. We do this mainly through our much anticipated annual events (June 17th Independence Day Picnic, Þorrablót, Jólabazaar, Children’s Christmas Party, and Annual Meeting) but are open to other ideas.

History

The Icelandic Association of Washington, DC held its first meeting on October 9,1969. We welcome all: native Icelanders, American/Icelanders, and those who just love all things Icelandic!

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