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Residents are encouraged to fly the flag in their own way, whether in a flagpole, a window, a flowerpot or wherever they can think of. Photo\/OB\u00de<\/sup><\/p>\n The day before the national holiday, or 16th June, will be \u201estolen a start\u201c with a drive-in cinema at \u00c1svallalaug, where two films will be shown on giant screens. The films will be \u201eHell in Paradise\u201c at 18:00 and 'All Clear' at 20:00. At the same time, Reykjav\u00edk Streetfood will be at \u00c1svellir with ten food trucks. 'The 17th of June itself will then begin in the usual way, with the flag being raised at key locations around the town. We encourage residents of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur to fly the flag as well and\/or put a flag out in the window, in a flowerpot on the patio or in the driveway. It may be possible to encourage a flag count, like the teddy bear count which was so successful this spring.\u201c <\/em>says Sunna. <\/p>\n Due to the gathering restrictions, regular features such as the Poet Laureate and others will not be taking to the stage at Thorsplan to present poetry, drama and song. Sunna says that instead of the festive variations, the concepts \u201eGrilled in the Garden' and 'Listening to the Sound' will be used.\u201eGrilled in the Garden is about encouraging residents of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur to come together in their gardens, on their patios and in their neighbourhoods to hold smaller celebrations and rejoice together. The \u201eListen to the Sound\u201c event will be twofold; on the one hand, the Ice Van will drive along most of the town's streets, giving out ice cream to children. On the other hand, there will be the \u201cHafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Train', similar to the Coke Train, a car that will drive around town playing appropriate festive music.\u201c<\/em> Residents will also be encouraged to make use of the communal gathering areas at Hvaleyrarvatn, in Hellisger\u00f0i, on V\u00ed\u00f0ista\u00f0at\u00fan and Thorsplan as they see fit. \u201eThere will be hot grills all day in V\u00ed\u00f0ista\u00f0at\u00fan and by Hvaleyrarvatn, where people can come and have a barbecue.\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n The traditional 17th of June programme in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur was all but ready when COVID-19 struck. \u201eWe had to adapt and keep in step with the easing of the lockdown. We started holding meetings in January, but then everything changed.\u201c <\/em>says Sunna. Some unexpected happenings can be expected around the town in addition, but they will not be scheduled or located in advance. All cultural centres will also be open, as will the swimming pools, which is unusual on this day. The Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Band will also be making an appearance in the town. \u201eThere are very creative and fun people in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, and I know that together we can make this day memorable in a unique and diverse way. It will be a sort of national day in the back garden here in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, and we are very much looking forward to it.\u201c <\/em>Sunna says at last. <\/p>\n An interview with Sunna was published in Hafnfir\u00f0inginn on 15 June 2020.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"17](\"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/17juni2020.jpeg\")
Various festive highlights from 17th June, brought together in one picture. Photo\/\u00d3MS
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The natural gem of Hvaleyrarvatn is popular for relaxing and paddling. Photo\/OB\u00de<\/sup><\/p>\nUnexpected unscheduled and unspecified incidents<\/h4>\n