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| geemong | 14 Aug 2021 - 10:57:30 |
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Shetland's Up Helly Aa fire festival called off for 2022 Shetland's famous Up Helly Aa festival has been called off for the second year in a row. The main Lerwick event draws visitors from around the world every January, as Shetland's Viking heritage is celebrated. This year's event was axed as a result of the Covid pandemic. Play SLOT ONLINE slots to hit the jackpot not easy But it's not too hard. All players have the same chance of winning the jackpot. Just who will the prize draw round go? The jackpot draw is divided into two types: Jackpot of that game and big jackpot prizes included in every game And organisers say the "continued uncertainty" over guidelines for hosting events means they will postpone next year's festival until 2023. The various Up Helly Aa festivals remember the Vikings who used to rule the Shetland islands 1,000 years ago. Squads of warriors parade through the streets by torchlight before the day culminates with the dramatic burning of a replica Viking long ship. A statement from the event organiser said the decision to postpone had been taken due to "the continued uncertainty surrounding the guidelines of hosting events and festivals during the release phases of Covid-19". It added: "Planning for the event takes place a full year ahead of each festival and despite the best efforts to continue organising the festival this year, it is clear now that despite the release of further restrictions there isn't sufficient time to run the event in its normal format. "Many questions remain however as to what life looks like for this type of event in the coming months and for that reason it's unfair to put the responsibility on the hundreds of volunteers it takes to organise the festival." |
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