Iceland visitors herded towards sheep festivities by Cheap Flights Booker UK

September sees the hosting of one of Iceland"s most important events, although first-time visitors will be surprised to hear that it centres around sheep.

The animals are specially protected in Iceland thanks to the high quality of their fleeces - wool is used in the production of the iconic Lopi knitwear sported by locals throughout the year.

To mark the importance of sheep to the country, Iceland stages an annual event called Rettir, during which farmers on horseback round up their animals for the winter.

After chasing after sheep by day, farmers then invite revelers to join them for some singing, dancing and drinking at night.

Dating back more than 1,000 years, Rettir takes place in between September and October.

People travelling from the UK to Iceland can catch flights to Reykjavik courtesy of Icelandair, among other carriers.


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