Presentation of the Viking warrior, navigation and fishing techniques, workshop "Become a Viking warrior", tales... Spend a day with the men of the North!
Mairie de Villeneuve d'Ascq
Who were the Vikings? Deepen your knowledge of this fascinating people whose legend is populated with adventures, conquests, formidable warriors and influential gods. It will be a matter of discovering their culture and beliefs and admiring their talents as artisans. Havik will present a boat-building workshop as well as the fishing and navigation techniques used by these outstanding sailors. The history of their navigations will be told to the younger ones while the older ones can practice the combat maneuvers.
Within the monetary workshop of Officina Monetae, the largest reconstituted monetary treasure will exhibit pennies, dirhams, ingots and jewelry of all kinds.
The association "Les cerfs" will present workshops of beading, passementerie and Nalbinding (weaving technique between crochet and knitting). Clay and steatite will be worked to create everyday objects.
Participatory workshops will be offered continuously and free access throughout the day.