Follow The Vikings Roadshow came to Waterford on the Easter weekend. I guess, attendance would be greater if the festival took place on some other weekend, but what to do – even Google never does Easter Doodles 
At least we know for sure that the Vikings have been eventually converted 
Familiar streets look different. Amazing actors and dancers from many European countries came to Waterford- or rather Veðrafjǫrðr– to celebrate our viking heritage. Famous for their spectacular performances, the Roadshow will tour another seven viking locations (twelve altogether) in the UK, Spain and Scandinavia.
I only caught a glimpse of the night show, but you can see plenty of images on their website.
Ancient viking civilization made a major impact on European history and culture. Far from being just barbaric raiders, the vikings left the legacy that is still evident today in various parts of the world.
You can learn more about the Viking roadshow here: https://www.followthevikings.com/ Check out, may be it is coming to a town near you.
Meanwhile, many other Viking clans came over and camped in Cathedral Square, the heart of The Viking Triangle. Craft making and sale, musical numbers and fights – everything for your entertainment. You can have many of your viking-related questions answered here.
And this is our own Citric the Viking. Undercover 😉 To see him in his glory, visit the King of The Vikings virtual reality show.
The Viking virtual reality show is my favorite attraction in the city, and #1 ranking by TripAdvisor. They opened last summer and I went there three times. Once you put the headset on, you will find yourself in the middle of the viking invasion, up to your eyes in the water swimming between the burning longboats and under the flying arrows. You will love it.
King of the Vikings virtual reality show website http://www.kingofthevikings.com/ Booking essential.
As I happened to live in the Viking Triangle and came from the land of viking heritage, everything ‘viking’ captivates me. Including literature. I share a link to Shehanne Moore’s blog, because I absolutely love her book The Viking and The Courtesan (Time Mutant series), and her other books too. Please visit Shehanne’s blog, but watch your feet so that you don’t step on a hamster 😉
Some music from Youtube to complete this post 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend!
Making memories 
Your usual excellent street scenes
Thank you Derrick. They toured in England and Scotland, I just cannot remember where exactly. Very educational and spectacular show.
That is a stunning carnival befitting the aura of Vikings. The photographs left me in no doubt of the hurly burly in all its glory in progress.
Thank you! 🙂 It is a huge project, very well carried out, spectacular and educational. This weekend they have a roadshow in Spain, and in September-October in England and Norway.
That’s very cool. The Viking kids are very cute! Great photos 🙂
Thank you! Another great project, fantastic actors and visuals. There is a video somewhere in the middle of the post.
Oh, my goodness, Inese. Great photos and that looks like so much fun. I just showed my husband so we can time our vacation someday around the Viking festival. My favorite picture is the two little girls in green. How wonderful. 😀
Thank you! 🙂 Keep an eye on their website. I think two more roadshows are scheduled for 2019, but I don’t know if they will do more in the future.
We are a few years away from retirement, so perhaps we’ll miss this one, but we’ll catch something else. 🙂
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This looks like a fantastic show! I like the costumes and the make ups though some look quite intimidating. I am sure they are cool to see them perform live and have some chats with them.
Thank you! 🙂 Yes, we did chat with them, and the night show was absolutely spectacular. There is a video in the middle of the post. Breathtaking.
It looks very authentic and a serious attempt to recreate the time. Thus saying, I’m not sure I’d want to be a part of an actual Viking invasion!
Haha neither would I, but to be honest, I wouldn’t want to live in the 9-10th century altogether. Most of the population were cruel towards each other in order to survive.
What a fabulous set of pics. This looks amazing! Like you, I have always been intrigued by their culture and civilisation – I’d sooner have been a woman in Viking times than Roman times, that’s for sure… So long as I wasn’t a slave, of course! Thank you so much for sharing these:))
Thank you! It is a huge project that involves European countries with the viking connection 🙂 The show was absolutely spectacular, besides it took place under the mirrored roof that added to the effect. Pity I wasn’t able to stand there the whole hour, but the video gives the idea.
I loved the video – and the whole idea. I thoroughly enjoyed the excellent documentary series about The Vikings and was astonished when I realised just how far they ranged.
The Vikings are a big part of our history. We don’t necessarily have to glorify them, but we do have to appreciate what they have done. We wouldn’t be the same without them.
Just finished your book 🙂
Lovely photos and post. I hope you are well. You and your gorgeous posts have been missed.
Thank you so much!
You are right what beautiful memories and thank you for taking me on your tour to visit the Vikings Love their costumes and their sense of presence still to this day. Thank you
So glad you enjoyed the roadshow. These fierce looking Vikings were the most friendly and well organised group ever 🙂 Not even for a minute they ceased to be Vikings. Great actors indeed. The second show ended well after midnight and I can only imagine how exhausted they were.
Wow after midnight that is dedication.
l enjoyed the post. Greetings.
Thank you so much!
You very welcome .
A great opportunity to learn more about a culture of old.
Your photos take us right there!
Thank you so much!
You are welcome, Inese.
They’re a fierce-looking bunch! Cute kids though 🙂 🙂
I agree!
Lots of heavy showers. Definitely refreshing if you’re out in them. 🙂
Clearly the northeast is the area to be in…….
Thank you!
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Thank you so much!
What a coincidence. Weird. I was just talking about Vikings and learned that Normandy in France is named after ‘Norse Men’. They obviously got about a bit. Brilliant photographs, Inese.
Thank you! 🙂 Yes it is amazing that they had traveled through all the modern Europe and probably across the Atlantic.
This looks spectacular Inese!
Thank you Andrea!
I agree with Sarah that the Viking weans are adorable, but the adult Vikings are pretty fearsome looking. Thank God Brian Boru put them in their place. 😉 Wonderful photos as always, Inese, thanks for the music and the links, too.
Thank you! 🙂 Yes, some seriously looking folk, but they were children-friendly, gave ‘high fives’ and posed for pictures. They gave two splendid performances with stunning visual effects and choreography. In Ireland, they toured Dublin and Waterford. Tomorrow they are somewhere in Spain.
ancient tradition!
Yes, it truly is. Vikings came to our land in 853 🙂
Spectacular photos, Inese!!! What a wonderful event, it must have been so much fun! Love the mini-Vikings in their green coats. 😉 Wish they would come here too, but Berlin has never been part of the Viking empire – lol! Well, at least I can watch them on TV. 😉 Have a lovely weekend! xxxxxxx
Thank you Sarah! I think this particular project only involves UK, Scandinavia, Spain and Ireland. But I am sure there are many more Viking festivals around the Europe.
Hope your week is great! xxxxxx
Looks like a lot of fun. Some great pictures.
Thank you!