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< 1 of 1 > Back A Crofter's Life in Shetland (clip 6) - Up Helly Aa FestivalAn early documentary by filmmaker Jenny Gilbertson, one of Scotland's film pioneers. It records a traditional way of life which was about to disappear for ever and captures the annual farming year of the crofting communities of the Shetland Isles. The film features the islanders at work on their crofts, gathering peat, fishing and the celebrations during the "Up Helly Aa" Viking festival.
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Activities:Expressive Arts / History: Create your own Viking helmet. English: Use the film in conjunction with Mollie Hunter's book "A Stranger Came Ashore". History: Research the history of the “Up Helly Aa” Festival and how it is celebrated today. History / Expressive Arts: Use the film as a visual stimulus for a project on the Vikings. See the cartoon "Hagar The horrible". Modern Studies: Research other festivals that are unique to Scotland. Expressive Arts / Media Studies: Add a soundtrack narrating the drama and history of the event as you see it. Expressive Arts: Using simple drawings or clay models make your own animation of the festival. Modern Studies / Geography: Research different ways of celebrating New Year from around the world. Record detailsTo search for related items, click any highlighted text below.
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