Garrett MickleyExclusive Icelandic Celebration - Beer Day
There are many festivals throughout the world, some are very ordinary and others can be quite strange, such as the naked man festival in Japan. However, one festival that is very unique and has garnered many fans is the Beer Festival of Iceland. So go ahead and grab your passport and make sure to add United States passport pages if you have less than three left and get ready for the Beer Day festival in Iceland.
Passport Pages
Passports are necessary travel documents when it comes to international travel. They allow an individual to travel to a foreign country as well as re-enter their country of origin. Depending on the amount of travel, passport pages might be limited. If this is the case it is important to add passport pages to your U.S. pasport before expected travel.
Scenic Landscapes
Do not let the name Iceland fool you. The country actually has very nice weather for the majority of the year and is covered in lush greenery. There are an incredible amount of contrasts the country offers travelers. It is said that Iceland is the country where America meets Europe. There are parts of Iceland that are very scenic because it has remained untouched by human civilization for centuries. Iceland is a very unique travel destination that has something to offer everyone.
History Of Beer Day
Beer Fest day was established in the year 1989. It was in that year that the government of Iceland decided it was finally time to legalize to sale of beer. Before that, it was outlawed, even though wine and liquors were allowed to be sold and were quite prevalent. In addition, the government faced a lot of pressure to legalize beer due to the growing number of tourists that were flocking to the beautiful country. Now, every March 1, people come from all over to descend upon Iceland and take part in the Beer Day Festival. It is one of Iceland's biggest tourist draws and excites the country each and every year.
Today
Although there are few breweries in Iceland, the Icelanders truly love their beer. So in honor of the end of prohibition, March 1st has officially become Beer Day. The country celebrates by keeping pubs open late and instituting pub crawls, which is a form of bar-hopping. Pubs offer discounted beer and even free beer and celebrate the end to a ridiculous law. Icelandic beers are known for their distinct taste and are made with only the purest of Icelandic water.
