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Photo 279
On This Day 2018
The South Mainland Up Helly Aa usually takes place around now but due to the Pandemic we have lost two years of the celebration. This burning galley was the last time it was held in Sandwick in 2018
9th March 2021
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Margo
Is this a Viking tradition?
March 9th, 2021
Kitty Hawke
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Sad to be losing all our traditional festivals...do hope it can continue in 2022.
March 9th, 2021
Richard Lewis
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Local tradition hope this link helps
https://www.uphellyaa.org/
March 9th, 2021
Jacquie
Fascinating image. There are all sorts of traditions involving the burning of boats.
March 9th, 2021
LManning (Laura)
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Terrific shot.
March 9th, 2021
Margo
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Thankyou for your interesting story
March 10th, 2021
Wild Bird
I would love to see this one day
March 10th, 2021
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