Langesund International Shantyfestival
31th May - 2th June
shanty, also spelled
Chantey, or Chanty
(from
French chanter, "to sing"),
English-language sailors' work song dating from the days
of sailing ships, when manipulating
heavy sails, by means of ropes, from positions on the deck
constituted a large part of a sailor's
work.
festival, day or period of time set aside to commemorate, ritually celebrate or reenact, or anticipate events or seasons
festival, day or period of time set aside to commemorate, ritually celebrate or reenact, or anticipate events or seasons