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Up Helly Aa is a Viking-themed fire festival featuring a 1,000-person torch procession culminating in the burning of a galley ship. Celebrated on the last Tuesday of January, it showcases squad performances and lively hall parties, despite some limitations due to its small island setting.
Up Helly Aa is a Viking-themed fire festival featuring a 1,000-person torch procession culminating in the burning of a galley ship. Celebrated on the last Tuesday of January, it showcases squad performances and lively hall parties, despite some limitations due to its small island setting.
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