What is Swangah?

What is Swangah? Swangah is the first hailstorm in November and the first storm in December.

The mind-cleansing shock people experience when they dive into the ocean is called Swangah.
Swangah is the difference between a publicly funded poetry reading for culture snobs and a voluntary battle rap in Illtonkt.
Swangah is hiking all the mountains in the Faroe Islands – in winter.
Swangah is culture in work gloves and safety shoes.
Swangah is what separates Tórshavn from the rest of the Faroe Islands.
Swangah is a kick in the butt for everyone who doesn't realize they need it.

— Sjúrður Skaale