Blood of the Norse: The Final Chapter: The International Connection
The MVA has a strong and long standing association with the Haakonson Viking Group from Bergen in Norway. The Norwegians regularly attend the Magnus Barelegs Festival, taking part in both the re-enactment and the boat races. A party of twelve members of the MVA have also visited Bergen on a four-day cultural exchange.
A little closer to home the MVA also has an excellent working relationship with the Annagason Historical Society in County Louth. Extensive cross-border wor has taken place between the two groups, including the MVA's participation, in full Viking kit, at the official opening of the Annagassan Historical Society's museum of Local History and a visit by some members of the MVA to meet with Finnish Cultural Ambassadors as part of a tour of the Lindugal archaeological site. In return a delegation from the Annagassan Group attended the launch of the MVA's long-ship, the "Dragon Slayer".
This weeks chapter article was the last chapter from the Magnus Viking Association's booklet The Blood of the Norse. I hope you enjoyed reading the articles based on the booklet over the last couple of months. Keep an eye out on our Facebook Page for future articles and information regarding the Magnus Viking Association and their activities.
