A couple of
hundred authentically equipped warriors and villagers re-enact
the early
10th Century political rivalry on Anglesey,
leading to
internicne
treachery and the eventual Battle of Ros Meilion to expel the Vikings.
At the Viking
Festival Amlwch you may walk around a working 10th Century encampment,
watch a Viking wedding, see the Vikings at work creating their
original crafts, listen to their banter and generally soak up the
atmosphere.
There are
traditional craft stalls to browse or you may enjoy a cut
from the hog roast as you watch the spectacular display and
battles.
On the
Saturday evening of the Amlwch Viking Festival there is an
open-air disco in Amlwch Port, followed by the Boat burning
ceremony.
Join in the hundreds of people on Upper Quay Street
in Amlwch Port to witness the Ceromony and fireworks display
that bring the day to a close. |
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On a Sunday
on the Amlwch Viking festival field a hive of activity with more
thrilling
action culminating in the village burning in
the
arena.
This years Viking Festival promises to be largere than before
with much more to do and see with new attractions being added both
on and off the Festival Field at Madyn.
The Amlwch Viking Festival is held on the
22nd and 23rd July 2006
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