Religion and National Holidays

 

The main religion in the Faroe Islands is Christianity. The islands is one diocese and has fourteen parishes within it. There are sixty-two churches, nine houses of prayer, one bishop, one dean, and twenty-one ministers. The main branch of religion is Lutheran. The church of the Faroe Islands is the second smallest world state church. 83% of the Faroese people belong to this state church. The majority of Faroese people practice some form of religion.

 

The Faroe Islands have many of the same holidays as we have here in the United States. They celebrate New Years, Easter, and Christmas. Some of the other holidays include Whit day, St. Olav’s Day, and Boxing Day. St. Olav’s Day is a symbol of national independence and pride. Whit Sunday and Monday is the holiday celebrated the day after Pentecost. The Faroe Islands have many national holidays.

 

At the beach of Gøtaat every year, the G! music festival takes place. One fifth of all Faroese people gather at this exciting event. The G! festival is a three day celebration of unique music. People from nations all around the islands come to experience it. While listening to amazing music you can experience the breathtaking view of the Faroe Islands. The music ranges from folk to metal to pop. The G! music festival is one of the things the Faroe Islands is known for.