Up Helly AA is a colourful and rousing fire festival is the most spectacular reminder of the Viking heritage, Explanations for the pageant held on the last Tuesday in January are various, from spring rites to placating the Norse gods, or up ending of the holy days. The principal figure the Guizer Jarl (earl) and his warriors, all clad in the finery of Viking war dress, head the great torch lit procession in their Viking long ship.
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A thundering rendering of the Galley Song precedes the burning of the galley and the final song, The Norseman's Home, Celebrations continue throughout the night. This is very popular and the area tends to book well in advance so make an early search for Up Helly Aa Holiday Accommodation.