Confarreatio – A Roman Wedding Ceremony

Become a witness to confarreatio, the oldest and most sacred Roman wedding rite, reserved exclusively for members of the patrician class. Before your eyes, a ceremony led by a pontifex will come to life. During it, the bride and groom will make a sacred vow and share a spelt cake known as farreum—a symbol of their life […]

Clash of the Tribes

Celtic tribes will face Roman units in a dynamic combat demonstration featuring warriors from numerous reenactment groups from the Czech Republic and abroad. Do not expect a theatrical performance or pre-rehearsed choreography—the clash is shaped above all by the energy, experience, and enthusiasm of the warriors themselves. Reenactment is a hobby dedicated to recreating the […]

Scenic battle: Brennus the Conqueror

Travel back to 387 BC, when the Celtic war leader Brennus defeated the Roman forces at the River Allia, and his warriors then went on to capture Rome itself. This staged battle will bring one of the most significant events in Celtic history to life through dynamic combat demonstrations, period weaponry and armour, and narration that will introduce the audience […]

Brennus the Conqueror Introduces Himself

A short scene on the oppidum rampart introducing the main characters of this year’s staged battle. The year is 387 BC, and the Senones, led by a warrior later known as Brennus, are marching south towards Rome itself. After their victory at the Battle of the Allia, the Celts enter the city, which is soon […]

Tournament

On Saturday, look forward to a tournament in which representatives of the tribes you will meet throughout the festival in the open-air museum will face one another in single combat. 🥇 May the best warrior win!