Denmark Faroe Islands year 1981 – Europa CEPT Folklore stamps set MNH**
The Faroe Islands (which issue stamps independently under Danish postal authority, but distinct from Danish stamps) participated in the 1981 Europa CEPT issue with the theme Folklore and Feasts.
The two stamps issued highlight a unique and central element of Faroese cultural life: The Faroese Dance. This tradition is a living medieval heritage with few comparisons in Europe, often involving long narrative ballads performed while participants join hands to form a chain.
Here are the details of the set, issued on June 1, 1981:
| Stamp | Denomination | Theme/Design Subject | Description |
| FR 57 | 150 Øre | Bandadansur (Ribbon Dance) | Depicts people engaged in the ‘Ribbon Dance,’ a variation of the traditional chain dance. |
| FR 58 | 200 Øre | Føroyskur Kædedansur (Faroese Chain Dance) | Depicts a line of people holding hands in the characteristic circle or chain of the Faroese Chain Dance. |
- Theme: Folklore and Feasts
- Country Inscription: FØROYAR (Faroe Islands) and EUROPA
- Designers/Engraver: The designs were by Ole Wich and engraved by the master engraver Czesław Słania.
- Total Values: 2 stamps.
The issue specifically showcases the distinctive style of dance that is a cornerstone of Faroese folklore and social gatherings, particularly during festivals like the national holiday, Ólavsøka.
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