Viking Festival - June 2008
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS -THE VIKING FESTIVAL
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 (12 noon to 6 p.m.) Essex Street West, Temple Bar, Wood Quay Amphitheatre and Docklands
As part of the celebrations for the departure of The Sea Stallion why not explore our Viking heritage at Dublin’s first Viking Festival. Discover the “Medieval Market” in Essex Street in the heart of Viking Dublin and go back in time to the living history village in the Civic Offices Park. Mingle with authentically dressed Viking re-enactors displaying a variety of crafts including, a blacksmith, silversmith, leather worker, textiles worker, cook, boatbuilder and woodworker all in an area with authentic tents and exhibitions.
* Farmers/Food Market (12noon-6pm on Essex Street East and Essex Street West).
* Celtic/Nordic Mandala (Street Art)
* Viking Village (12 noon-6pm Wood Quay)
* Living History Displays (12noon-6pm Wood Quay)
* Battle Re-enactment (Wood Quay)
* Strolling Danish Fiddlers (Wood Quay and Temple Bar)
* Outdoor Film Screenings in Temple Bar
The Viking Village and Living History displays will consist of Living History Encampment: an area with authentic tents and exhibitions. Considering the theme of the event, crafts displays based around boat building and woodwork are to be a principal feature. Other crafts include a blacksmith, silversmith, leather worker, textiles worker and cook. A display of falconry is also planned. All of the Living History People will be wearing authentic Viking dress and using authentic replica tools. Members of the public will be able to walk around this area and interact with the different characters.
Military Display: At the appointed times choreographed fight scenes and weapon displays will take place. After each skirmish a short presentation on the weapons and their uses and history will be given. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to ask questions and hold the weapons and armour.
Viking Festival - June 2008
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS -THE VIKING FESTIVAL
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 (12 noon to 6 p.m.) Essex Street West, Temple Bar, Wood Quay Amphitheatre and Docklands
As part of the celebrations for the departure of The Sea Stallion why not explore our Viking heritage at Dublin’s first Viking Festival. Discover the “Medieval Market” in Essex Street in the heart of Viking Dublin and go back in time to the living history village in the Civic Offices Park. Mingle with authentically dressed Viking re-enactors displaying a variety of crafts including, a blacksmith, silversmith, leather worker, textiles worker, cook, boatbuilder and woodworker all in an area with authentic tents and exhibitions.
* Farmers/Food Market (12noon-6pm on Essex Street East and Essex Street West).
* Celtic/Nordic Mandala (Street Art)
* Viking Village (12 noon-6pm Wood Quay)
* Living History Displays (12noon-6pm Wood Quay)
* Battle Re-enactment (Wood Quay)
* Strolling Danish Fiddlers (Wood Quay and Temple Bar)
* Outdoor Film Screenings in Temple Bar
The Viking Village and Living History displays will consist of Living History Encampment: an area with authentic tents and exhibitions. Considering the theme of the event, crafts displays based around boat building and woodwork are to be a principal feature. Other crafts include a blacksmith, silversmith, leather worker, textiles worker and cook. A display of falconry is also planned. All of the Living History People will be wearing authentic Viking dress and using authentic replica tools. Members of the public will be able to walk around this area and interact with the different characters.
Military Display: At the appointed times choreographed fight scenes and weapon displays will take place. After each skirmish a short presentation on the weapons and their uses and history will be given. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to ask questions and hold the weapons and armour.