The fire festival "Up-Helly-Aa"

fire festival Up Helly Aa"Up-Helly-Aa" is a very impressive spectacle, a celebration of Shetland history, and a triumphant demonstration of the islanders' skills and spirit. This northern Mardi Gras lasts just one day (and night) and held on the last Tuesday in January. Only men can take an active part in the celebrations "Up-Helly-Aa". The first celebration was in 1878.
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fire festival Up Helly AaLerwick, Scotland. (Photo: AFP)

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