This is the view of one of the streets of Aberdeen that lead down to the pier. One can see part of a large boat with a viking illustration. That is the North link, the ferry that goes from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland. I was ferociously encouraged to engage in taking it and discover the Up Helly Aa.
(I put some information down below from the web)
The annual Up Helly Aa festival celebrates the influence of the Scandinavian Vikings in Shetland and culminates with the setting on fire of their galley in the evening.
The Guizer Jarl is the main character in the celebration, and the Jarl Squad comprises supporters.
A replica galley – a type of ship – is built every year for the festival.
The squad stand on the galley after the march.
Torchbearers are all the various squads’ members, and are led by the Jarl Squadwhich is when the galley is dragged through the streets
Following the procession, the torchbearers form a circle around the galley and sing a traditional song
before throwing their torches on to the replica ship
The burning of the galley marks the end of the celebration ...
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