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Kvæði
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Kvæði are the old ballads of the Faroe Islands, accompanied by the Faroese chain dance. They typically recite stories and can have hundreds of stanzas plus a chorus sung between every verse.
Faroese stamp depicting the Faroese ballad Harra Pætur & Elinborg
Faroese stamp depicting the Faroese ballad Harra Pætur & Elinborg
Faroese chain dance
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The Faroese chain dance is the national circle dance of the Faroe Islands, accompanied by kvæði, the Faroese ballads.
Painting of 1904 on a stamp of 2003.
Painting of 1904 on a stamp of 2003.
Faroese chain dance in Sjónleikarhúsið in Tórshavn on Ólavsøka 29 July 2011.
Faroese chain dance in Sjónleikarhúsið in Tórshavn on Ólavsøka 29 July 2011.
Living heritage: Folk dance in the Faroes
Living heritage: Folk dance in the Faroes
Bandadansur - the ribbon dance
Bandadansur - the ribbon dance