July 25 Chernihiv invites to the festival "Princes Gate" with real Vikings from Norway!
24 - 25 July in Chernigov an international festival of history Slavic-Scandinavian culture "Princes Gate". As part of the festival planned visit of the delegation of Norway, which included participants are historical clubs faxehtuvannya. For the first time in Chernihiv on such an event will be attended by real Vikings club AgderVikinglag! Also expected representatives of the clubs of military and historical reconstruction "Berserk", "Beech Steel" from Chernivtsi, 'Raroh "from New Kakhovka," Varufors "," Kenuhard "," Veverytsya "," Kitezh "," Yartur "of Kyiv" Grad Kryvetskyy "from Krivoy Rog. Planetsya arrival and the Republic of Belarus. Of course, will be well represented historical reenactors from Chernigov. The main event of the festival will take place July 25: from 10:00 on the Walk of Heroes open town craftsmen; 12:00 - 17:00 - on the Walk of Heroes will be a live performance club history and historical fencing where everyone will be able atmeasure armor and try your hand; 14:00 - 17:00 - performances of creative groups; 19:00 - 22:00 - creative program will move to the camp participants. It should be stressed that Chernihiv belongs to the oldest cities in Europe. Its history dates back to a depth of XIII century. Already in 907, Chernihiv referred to as the second city after Kyiv Rus. When sChernihiv principality-term flourishing little territory, its size is not inferior to most European countries. An important role in the development of the Chernigov principality played by representatives of Scandinavian nations. Numerous archaeological and written data suggest significant contribution that left Ancient Norsemen in the development of the state. Around miChernihiv hundred are numerous archaeological sites that testify to the presence of the Scandinavians in the area, including: Shestovytsya, crawled, Lystven, Rohoscha and others. Traditionally, in Chernihiv region and held numerous festivals Slavic-Scandinavian culture as "Korovel", "Kievan Rus", "Lystven-fest", "Mstislav-fest." Orhanizatoramy Festival "Princes Gate" are: management and strategic development of the city tourism department of culture and education management Chernihiv City Council together with the club of historical reconstruction "Black Prince". According to the strategic development and management of tourism City CouncilSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/