We held the second edition of our very own folk/pagan (metal) festival, Litha Fest. There was once again a lot to experience in and around Asgaard. We had a killer line-up, with both metal and folk bands performing on the main stage in De Vierde Zaal and the second stage in Asgaard. On top of that, the visitors could also attend workshops balfolk and sword fighting, visit the market where various artisanal items were available, and we had actually hired a Viking masseur. As a finale, two fire shows were scheduled.

After the folk dancing workshop and a warm-up, the dancers were able to put their newly learned dance moves into practice at the first folkperformance of the day by the Gentse Folk Studenten. These students gather every two weeks to learn to play folk tunes and realize dreams. The crowd got carried away by their danceable tunes and folky vibes

Then Sanseveria brought a powerful blend of folk energy, technical brilliance, and ear‑worm melodies that left the audience buzzing. Sanseveria’s lineup—uilleann pipes, fiddle, whistles, guitar, and percussion—creates an unorthodox but intoxicating mix. Their arrangements were tight and dynamic, weaving traditional jigs into rock-structured songs. The danceability was high. Even folks unfamiliar with folk‑rock were tapping feet, nodding heads, or dancing along

As the final musical act to gracefully close at Litha Fest on the Asgaard Stage, we welcomed the unique duo of the spiritual band Eleni Neldë. Formed by Faie (with Celtic roots) and Osiris Rosie (with Argentinian/Mexican indigenous traditions), the duo merges South American native chants with Scandinavian pagan folk into a cohesive, healing soundscape. The experience felt closer to a ritual than a typical concert. The audience reflected this quiet engagement—many listeners closed their eyes, swayed gently, or sat comfortably, just floating away on the waves created by the angelic voices of Faie and Osiris. It was a beautiful, transformative experience worth witnessing live. Most striking moment was ‘Tabbe’s lullaby’, a song they brought to honour Tabbe, a beautiful soul that has recently left us.

And then the fantastic day had come to an end.