Roman Games in Rusovce…
THE PROGRAM
Date and place of the event: 10/09/2022, manor park in Rusovce
Date and place of the event: 10/09/2022, manor park in Rusovce
Free entrance
13.00 Escort from the Ancient Gerulata museum to the park of the mansion in Rusovce
13.00 Escort from the Ancient Gerulata museum to the park of the mansion in Rusovce
A panoramic sound presentation of various groups of inhabitants of the Roman Empire, from the army to the imperial court.
14.00 Legionnaires training
14.00 Legionnaires training
Demonstration of the combat readiness of the Roman legion, exercises on commands, throwing a spear – pilla. Demonstrations of offensive and defensive military formations. Presentation of a soldier – a legionnaire – his equipment and weapons, as well as officers and special types of soldiers.
14.30 Ancient dances
Dances stylized in the environment of ancient Rome, such as could be performed at Roman festivals or temple ceremonies.
15.00 Heroic legends of ancient Rome
15.00 Heroic legends of ancient Rome
The grand spectacle of the antique type evokes the atmosphere of fateful events, great battles and stories in which human passions and gods ruled people’s lives.
15.45 Concert of the music association Musicantica Slovaca (provided by the city district)
A historically tuned concert with tones that evoke the atmosphere of antiquity.
A historically tuned concert with tones that evoke the atmosphere of antiquity.
16.00 Rex Gallorum (King of Gaul)
Fencing-theatrical performance from the period of the Roman Empire. The story of young Gal Breannan’s journey to find his destiny, which tests him as a person, but also as a warrior.
Fencing-theatrical performance from the period of the Roman Empire. The story of young Gal Breannan’s journey to find his destiny, which tests him as a person, but also as a warrior.
16.20 Concert of the music association Musicantica Slovaca (provided by the city district)
A historically tuned concert with tones that evoke the atmosphere of antiquity.
A historically tuned concert with tones that evoke the atmosphere of antiquity.
16.30 Gladiator fights
A popular program for viewers, in which their favor decides the life and death of gladiators fighting in the arena for their pleasure. Different types of fighters take part in the fight, often also female gladiators.
A popular program for viewers, in which their favor decides the life and death of gladiators fighting in the arena for their pleasure. Different types of fighters take part in the fight, often also female gladiators.
17.00 Demonstrations of chariotry
The power and skill of Roman chariots, an attractive display of their techniques at a slower pace and at speed.
The power and skill of Roman chariots, an attractive display of their techniques at a slower pace and at speed.
17.30 Roma Invicta (the main program about the power of Rome)
Demonstration of the exercises of the Roman military units and the riot of the gladiators. An open-air scenic performance in which the Roman cavalry, legionnaires and gladiators will be presented to entertain the emperor and his court with their skills and fights. The gladiatorial games get out of hand and after the games there is a riot of gladiators and slaves that causes riots and the army has to intervene.
Demonstration of the exercises of the Roman military units and the riot of the gladiators. An open-air scenic performance in which the Roman cavalry, legionnaires and gladiators will be presented to entertain the emperor and his court with their skills and fights. The gladiatorial games get out of hand and after the games there is a riot of gladiators and slaves that causes riots and the army has to intervene.
18.40 Parade of all performers
Stage parting of the performers with the audience.
Stage parting of the performers with the audience.
19.00 Concert of the music group Vrbovské Vŕby (provided by the city district)
A fun cultural insert of a popular group of historical festivals, full of charm, wit and good music.
A fun cultural insert of a popular group of historical festivals, full of charm, wit and good music.
19.30 Premiere of the film GERUCA with Braňo Deák (provided by the city district)
The new film of 2022, shot mainly in collaboration with the Gerulata and Carnuntum ancient museums.
The new film of 2022, shot mainly in collaboration with the Gerulata and Carnuntum ancient museums.
20.00 Screening of the historical feature film Gladiator (provided by the city district)
One of the most popular films, depicting the relentless and even tragic environment of the Roman military and gladiatorial games.
One of the most popular films, depicting the relentless and even tragic environment of the Roman military and gladiatorial games.
