A Viking's Life
When you think of Vikings, of course you think of battles. And there were plenty of them at the Viking Festival in Portadown.
But it is a lot more than that! The Annual Viking Festival in Portadown is a glimpse into Viking lifestyle, reimagined and carried into the future. It’s a family affair. You see kids, teenagers, warriors, wives, crafters, blacksmiths and musicians all part of a community. In some ways it’s a traveling community so they all know each other, who can help with what and they understand why they are all drawn to their heritage.
Sisters, happy to pose for this shot.
Vikings of all ages take part in the annual festival in Portadown.
The merchants were everywhere selling everything from crystal jewelry to pottery; and from shields and chain mail to pelts and swords.
She says it didn’t hurt.
