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Here in shetland, the fires may have died down, but the night is reallyjust getting started. squads and spectators will come to public spaces, like this school, where they will refuel with some food, and let's face it, probably a drink or two, before heading on through for a bit more good old—fashioned viking revelry. around a dozen of these parties take place all around lerwick. we've got some vikings on the wall, in case you forgot where you are. after the procession, squads of torch—bearers visit each hall to perform a skit, and with more than a0 squads to get through, the festivities s...

And today, the sleepy town of lerwick is facing an invasion from a long—dormant foe — the vikings. cheering. so, this is up helly aa. it is one of a number of viking festivals that take place in shetland every year and this one, in lerwick, is the biggest. up helly aa is best known for its night—time procession. almost 1,000 people carry flaming torches through the streets, then set fire to a replica viking ship. the day begins with a march through the town, led by the jarl squad, a group of around 60 locals kitted out in elaborate viking garb. i mean, this is serious stuff. yeah. who ma...

To — everybody getting the opportunity, especially the young ones, likejoni and herfriends. yeah, i'm really happy. it's really good that they're letting girls take part in the lerwick one. which is brilliant. and can you imagine yourself taking part in the future, and becoming a member of the jarl squad? yeah. would you like to wear the armour? hm—mm. as the day draws to an end in lerwick, the festivities start to heat up. i'm standing here with a lot of proud parents as the members of the junior procession light up their torches and get ready to set off across town. hopefully, we can cat...

I think it's probably fair to say that the reaction to the announcement was broadly positive, although probably some people still cherish the format of the festival as it was. traditionally, women are the hostesses of the all—night parties that followed the procession. claire has some sympathy for those who want to keep it all as it was. my husband has been in nine jarl squads now. he's a joiner, he's a craftsman. i think it is a shame to forget what pride and delight lots of people involved in making these suits and making this event happen, from the hostesses and the halls, you know, they ...

Up helly aa is best known for its night—time procession. almost 1,000 people carry flaming torches through the streets, then set fire to a replica viking ship. the day begins with a march through the town, led by the jarl squad, a group of around 60 locals, kitted out in an elaborate viking garb. i mean, this is serious stuff. yeah. who makes these? almost all of it was done in shetland. there was a design committee. what kind of money are we talking for an individual kit? the viking heritage of shetland is something that most shetlanders are incredibly proud of. a lot of the place names in ...