{"id":1891,"date":"2023-12-06T14:22:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T14:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/?page_id=1891"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:02:00","slug":"authenticity-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/authenticity-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Authenticity Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#dbe7e2&#8243; bg_image=&#8221;1894&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;9%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;7%&#8221; top_padding_tablet=&#8221;40%&#8221; bottom_padding_tablet=&#8221;40%&#8221; 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row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our community seems to agree that most of us consider ourselves Viking reenactors \u2013 not \u201cVikings gone camping\u201d. Sletten offers the space you need to make an awesome and ambitious authentic reenactment camp \u2013 thus this is a main part of our vision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our community experts, we have collected a curated selection of our current knowledge to serve as the foundation for\u00a0 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sletten Authenticity Guide<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Guide is a living document to inspire and give direction to everyone concerning clothing, weapons, and gear.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;15%&#8221; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;15%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;none&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; id=&#8221;about&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677190238526{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701870497879{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have two approaches to the authenticity guidelines. We have some things we would like to encourage right away, those we call general encouragements. Those are meant to inspire you and have some targets to work towards.\u00a0 The other approach is a phased approach where we implement new guidelines over 5 years. These guidelines are meant to help us set the bar\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, we will always welcome any and all sources and finds that contradict these guidelines, just send the finds or sources to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">us<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so we can update the guidelines for everyone.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][nectar_cta btn_style=&#8221;arrow-animation&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; button_color=&#8221;default&#8221; button_border_thickness=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_type=&#8221;new_tab&#8221; alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; alignment_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; alignment_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; display=&#8221;block&#8221; display_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; display_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; link_text=&#8221;authenticity@slettenvikings.dk&#8221; url=&#8221;mailto:authenticity@slettenvikings.dk&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; 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They are not rules as such but encouragements.\u00a0 These are areas where we feel the biggest improvements could be made. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"dot\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would love to avoid all visible plastics. Use jute, linen or similar bags to cover if needed. Use cups instead of cans, jugs instead of bottles. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s help each other stay in viking Narnia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help with keeping the transport of groceries and stuff, through the camp , we will aim to provide\u00a0 authentic pull wagons for the camp. And encourage you to bring some, if you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would like to see more head wear, that could be hats for males and caps for females.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tunics in proper historical lengths are encouraged. The authentic length is a minimum length of knee to mid thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All weapons should be based on finds and we encourage you to match them to the\u00a0 culture of your kit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamellar armor follows the same rules as Sabers, we encourage you to present a whole culture, where lamellar is appropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking age shields are big. We would encourage shields to be at 75 cm or more in diameter. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re under 175 cm,\u00a0 another good guideline for your shield size could be; your height in cm &#8211; 100 cm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chainmail should be riveted, and rings 5-9 mm. Your chainmail probably already is, this is mostly for new vikings.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to be real nerdy, the finds we have (Gjermundbu &amp; Ladoga) are dome riveted not wedge riveted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A suggestion; if you want to present a non-scandinavian kit, Frankish inspired gear and wear is very underrepresented in our scene.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preteen kids are generally exempt from authenticity guidelines, we encourage authentic wear and gear of course.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;15%&#8221; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;15%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;none&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; id=&#8221;about&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1677190238526{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][split_line_heading animation_type=&#8221;line-reveal-by-space&#8221; font_style=&#8221;h2&#8243; text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=&#8221;default&#8221; stagger_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; content_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; mobile_content_alignment=&#8221;inherit&#8221; link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; text_content=&#8221;Yearly Introduction of new Authenticity Guidelines&#8221; font_size=&#8221;3vw&#8221;][\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701870585885{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These guidelines will be our focus as a community year by year. To help us grow and improve.\u00a0 We are here to help each other and we understand that, sometimes, it takes both time and money. We also understand that some reenactors have a shorter road, and some a longer road, to meet these guidelines. So where as we will be focusing on this, we will not be gatekeeping the community for new reenactors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, we will always welcome any and all sources and finds that contradict these guidelines, just send the finds or sources to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">u<\/span>s<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so we can update the guidelines for everyone.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][nectar_cta btn_style=&#8221;arrow-animation&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; button_color=&#8221;default&#8221; button_border_thickness=&#8221;0px&#8221; link_type=&#8221;new_tab&#8221; alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; alignment_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; alignment_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; display=&#8221;block&#8221; display_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; display_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; link_text=&#8221;authenticity@slettenvikings.dk&#8221; url=&#8221;mailto:authenticity@slettenvikings.dk&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;15%&#8221; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;15%&#8221; bottom_padding_phone=&#8221;10%&#8221; left_padding_phone=&#8221;5%&#8221; constrain_group_6=&#8221;yes&#8221; right_padding_phone=&#8221;5%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; title=&#8221;2024&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimize\u00a0 civilian wear in the camp, for both participants and guests. Try to use it\u00a0 only in a straight line from the entrance to your tent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More authentic wagons for moving goods and firewood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fur in clothing is good for trimming and lining. We would rather not see vikings wearing shoulder sheep and animal skins out of place. Ritual and archaeologically based exceptions are of course welcome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t have any sources or indications of drums in the period, so no drums should be used. Only archaeologically based instruments should be used. If you have a party or some special event where you have planned to use instruments from outside the period, just let us know.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; title=&#8221;2025&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No visible plastics. Use jute, linen or similar bags to cover if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No coloured linen, unless actually plant dyed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leather clothes are not allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoes and boots should be turnout. Hobnails and rubber soles are allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sabers should be based on finds and the kit must match the culture of the Saber. Magyar, Volga-Bulgar, Kievan Rus, Kazar, Alan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamellar Armor should be based on finds and the kit must reflect the culture of the Lamellar. Byzantine, Kievan Rus, Kazar are good examples. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frankish Scale Armour must also be matched by a full carolingian kit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chainmail should be riveted, and rings 5-9 mm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; title=&#8221;2026&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tunics should be in proper historical lengths. The authentic length is a minimum length of knee to mid thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headwear is encouraged when outdoors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tents should be in natural colored wool or linen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; title=&#8221;2027&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will continue improving authenticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus for 2027 will be more authentic camp -life and -equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h5&#8243; title=&#8221;2028&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will continue improving authenticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus for 2028 will be historical games and activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#dbe7e2&#8243; bg_image=&#8221;1894&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;9%&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":62,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1891","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1891","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1891"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1891\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1917,"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1891\/revisions\/1917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/slettenvikings.dk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}