The Vikings were a fun bunch of people. They enjoyed drinking and raiding. At least the ones we have heard about. They were fierce warriors and sailed the world on their impressive ships. These days it's a bit different. I met a bunch of friendly (but scary looking), Vikings on Saturday when I visited the annual Viking/Medieval festival in Handen. They put on a great show and fought hard against each other during the day. The Viking on the top photo enjoying a glass of mead is Fredrik whom I met last year as well. His new battle dress was custom made for him and imported from Poland. It costed him a few thousand kronor, but as he is a good fighter (he beat me in a few Viking games last year), I'm sure he will get the money back on some raid. More Viking and Medieval photos to come this week.
21 comments:
de superbes portraits, cela devait etre un tres bon moment
The Viking in the top photo has too kindly an expression to strike fear, although I am sure with his outfit, beard and size he could become ferocious.
I did not know that the Vikings drank from plastic cups. Next time I drink form a plastic cup, I will feel more connected to my Swedish ancestors.
Ha. I don't see any plastic cup here Dave. I see a wooden mug.
I guess it must have been a hard and sometimes fun life for the Vikings.... Great photos and event.
Drinking and raiding, that was a great job back in the day.
These as always are great!
Wow those costumes look super authentic. They do look like a fun bunch :)
I love their suits...especially, the first one. Someday I hope to see a real Viking festival : )
Scandinavians are Arians! The figures Vikings! Blond with blue eyes.
We in southern Europe are dark .. aliens.
I love these kind of festivals...really takes you way back! Excellent pictures!
I can see why these Norsemen scared the #%£€¥#% out of my ancestors.
I agree, they look like a fun bunch. That beard on the first one is intense. Great costumes too.
The first guy with the wooden mug seems more friendly than fierce - and maybe too thirsty to fight with a sword?
Those outfits are cool. Looks like fun.
I totally agree B Squared.
And yes Jack Vikings can have that effect on people.
Well Leif, Fredrik won a few battles and lost some.
De donde son estos vikingos?
que buena toma su blog es excelente
Those costumes are very cool!
:-)
Thanks Luz. In the summer time you will find them at all the different Medieval markets around Sweden. The biggest event is the Medieval Week on Gotland.
http://www.medeltidsveckan.se/eng/index.pab
Hahaha, that's Fredrik :) How fun :)
Hahaha, that's Fredrik :) How fun :)
Hahaha, that's Fredrik :) How fun :)
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