Historical festivals held abroad have some common features. These events attract tourists and are places of meetings of lovers of historical reconstruction. Particular attention in festivals is paid to the reconstruction of the life of the era, which helps participants in the holiday go on a historical journey.
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To plunge into the Renaissance, the time of cultural upsurge after the Middle Ages with numerous wars, you can visit the historical-reconstruction of the “King of Birds” in the city of Le Pyui-An-Vela in France. The event takes place on the penultimate weekend of September every year for more than 20 years. Having dressed in a suit of the 16th century, you can join the festive procession, accompanied by musicians and acrobats. In the course of the competence of archers, the winner is determined and the crown and the title - the king of birds is awarded.
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The impromptu battles of medieval knights in the old castles of England are held from May to August. The castles recreated the historical atmosphere, where participants demonstrate the skill of fencing, archery. In the forests, a demonstrative hunt for falcons is held. The festival includes musical and dance performances of those years.
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One of the significant events in Europe is the historical medieval festival in Denmark. The city of Khorsens with local residents is completely reincarnated in this era. There are master classes on cooking dishes, manufacturing children's wicker toys. Anyone can try on metal armor and, using fake weapons, participate in a knightly tournament. The festival is held in the last weekend of August.
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In early September, in the German city of Rotenburg-on-Tauber, a historical festival of the Imperial city is held. Near the city fortress there is a military camp with tents and tents. Even at night, festive processions and staging battles do not stop. All events are accompanied by the sounds of drums and an orchestra. Especially attracted by the evening torch procession, in which every resident and visiting tourist take part.
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One of the most large -scale and interesting from a historical point of view is the Military Odyssey festival, which is held in the city of Detling in the UK. Under the open air, the event unites fans of the historical reconstruction of completely different eras: the ancient Greeks and Vikings, the Wild West and the Civil War in England of the XVII century, the Middle Ages and World War II. The Victorian era and even the latest military history.
Historical reconstruction as a hobby every year attracts more and more fans. The further we are moving in time, the more we are drawn to return to the past.
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