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Parrot Time issue 11 September-October 2014

 

FEATURED:

Coming Home to Faroese
The Why and How of Learning a Small Language
Why learn the language of a remote archipelago? Miranda Metheny explains why she learned Faroese and how it added immeasurable richness to her summer on the islands – and her life.

Danish and Faroese: A Biography
The primary language of a country is not always easily decided upon; sometimes, two languages compete for dominance. In the Faroe Islands, historically under Danish rule, the languages of Danish and Faroese have been been in this situation for centuries.

Revisted
The Faroe Islands
The is a reprint of a chapter from "An American in Iceland", when the author visted Iceland, the Faroe Islands, the Orkney Islands, and the Shetland Islands in 1874.

The Grind: Why the Faroese Hunt Whales
Whale hunting, called grindadráp, is an important part of the lifestyle of the Faroe Islands. For some, it is also very controversial. We take a look at the discussion from the perspective of two Faroe Islanders.

COLUMNS:

Letter From The Editor
World Ambassadors

At the Cinema
Ludo

Basic Guide to Faroese

Celebrations
The Faroese Festival Summer

Word on the Streets
Famous Faroe Islanders

Where Are You?

The Legend of the Scottish Princess

Faroese Ballads
Nornagest Ríma and Ormurin Langi



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