Faroese costume

The Faroese costume is still common among the people of the Faroe Islands at holidays, weddings, graduations, and other occasions, often accompanied by the Faroese dance.

Photos

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  Eivør Pálsdóttir at the age of 17 in National costume in Norðragøta.
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  Her Royal Highnes Margrethe II of Denmark in Vágur.
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  Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark (left) in Vágur.
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  Faroese student in Vágur, 2003.
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  Faroese students in Vágur.
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  Faroese folk dance club of Vágur, called Jómsvíkingar, on visit in Vágar.
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  Two girls in Faroese costume.
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  Faroese chain dance at Ólavsøka 2011. Many dancers wear the national Faroese costume.
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  Faroese students at Jóansøka 2010 in Vágur. Annika Olsen, a Faroese politician, gives a speech on this photo.

Stamps

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  Stamp FR 039 of 1979: Girl in Faroese Costume by Edel Davidsen, 8 years.
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  FR 086 of 1983: Costumes of Norway, Faroe Islands and Finland (from left to right).
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  FR 178 of 1989: Sjóstuka and Stavnhetta.
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  FR 179: Stakkur.
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  FR 302 of 1997: Margrethe II of Denmark.