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.
de superbes portraits, cela devait etre un tres bon moment
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI guess it must have been a hard and sometimes fun life for the Vikings.... Great photos and event.
ReplyDeleteDrinking and raiding, that was a great job back in the day.
ReplyDeleteThese as always are great!
ReplyDeleteWow those costumes look super authentic. They do look like a fun bunch :)
ReplyDeleteI love their suits...especially, the first one. Someday I hope to see a real Viking festival : )
ReplyDeleteScandinavians are Arians! The figures Vikings! Blond with blue eyes.
ReplyDeleteWe in southern Europe are dark .. aliens.
I love these kind of festivals...really takes you way back! Excellent pictures!
ReplyDeleteI can see why these Norsemen scared the #%£€¥#% out of my ancestors.
ReplyDeleteI agree, they look like a fun bunch. That beard on the first one is intense. Great costumes too.
ReplyDeleteThe first guy with the wooden mug seems more friendly than fierce - and maybe too thirsty to fight with a sword?
ReplyDeleteThose outfits are cool. Looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree B Squared.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes Jack Vikings can have that effect on people.
Well Leif, Fredrik won a few battles and lost some.
De donde son estos vikingos?
ReplyDeleteque buena toma su blog es excelente
Those costumes are very cool!
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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.
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Hahaha, that's Fredrik :) How fun :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha, that's Fredrik :) How fun :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha, that's Fredrik :) How fun :)
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