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National Holiday with the Battle of Foteviken

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Sweden

On the National Day the Foteviken Viking town will be open and host activities for the whole family. You can participate in historical games that are fun for the young and old alike.
11.34 celebration speech by the rune stone.
12.00 Storytelling in Tinghöll about the Battle of Foteviken that took place on the 4th of June, 1134 AD.
14.00 Viking school for all children, at the playground.
15.00 Gathering at Hola Stones to light the summer bonfire and greet the summer with a poem.

6 June - The battle of Foteviken, June 4th 1134 AD
This Scanian victory is something we wish to celebrate in the Viking town!
11.34 Gathering by the runestone that was erected 20 years ago in memory of the battle. After a speech and honoring of the fallen warriors, the stone will be soaked in mead according to tradition.
Starting 12.00 the story of the battle will be told in Tinghöll, the longhouse in the Viking town.
14.00 Viking school activities for all children. Learn how to handle a sword, throw a spear, form a shield wall and try on a chainmail armor and helmet.
Ceremony begins: 11.34
Saga in Tinghöll: 12.00
Viking school: 14.00
Bonfire is lit kl.15.00