Traditional Program
Aug 5, 2024
Monday, August 5th - 2:00 PM
Location: Gimli Park, Main Stage Categories: Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Music, Crafts
Date: Monday, August 5th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Gimli Park, Main Stage
Order of Proceedings
National Anthems: Ó Guð Vors Lands and O Canada
President's Welcome: Marilyn Valgardson
Remarks from the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba: Anita R.Neville, P.C., O.M.
Address of the Fjallkona:
Flower Presentation:
Greetings from the Consul General of Iceland: Vilhjálmur Wiium
Toast to Canada:
Toast to Iceland:
Musical Presentation:
Greetings from the Constituency of Selkirk Interlake Eastman: James Bezan, M.P.
Greetings from the Province of Manitoba: Derek Johnson, MLA, Gimli
Greetings from the R.M. of Gimli: Mayor Kevin Chudd
God Save the Queen and Eldgamla Ísafold. Anthems sung by Peter John Buchan.
2020 Virtual Traditional Program
Musical Presentation
We were honored to have renowned Icelandic mezzo-soprano, Hanna Dóra Sturludóttir, accompanied by pianist, Snorri Sigfús Birgisson, perform for the 2020 virtual Islendingadagurinn - from Reykjavik, Iceland, as part of our virtual traditional program segment.