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“Up Helly Aa: Shetland’s Fire Festivals”: Pittsfield Union Grange
Joan Hellmann discusses her experience at the island-wide community festival Up Helly Aa in Cullivoe, Yell, Shetland Islands. Held since the 1950s, Up Helly Aa traditions involve a procession, the burning of a Viking galley, and more. Preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck; bring a dish to pass. 7:15 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. (734) 274–0773.
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