Today, RÚV English Radio looks at the 28th Viking Festival, just starting in Hafnarfjörður.
The Viking Festival in Hafnarfjörður (https://www.facebook.com/events/478433881296611/?active_tab=discussion) starts today, June 13, running to June 18. The festival is at Víðistaðatún Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7epc3CiuwVHfePdZ6) and offers a variety of activities including battle reenactments, a medieval market, and traditional food.
Darren spoke to Salka Jóhannsdóttir from Viking group Rimmugýgur (https://www.facebook.com/rimmugygur), who are behind the festival.
(This is not the first visit RÚV English Radio has made to the festival! - https://www.ruv.is/english/2024-06-12-ruv-english-radio-hafnarfjordur-viking-festival-2024-415482)
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