Program

Friday

Main Stage Amfitheatre Lecture Tent Chief Building Other place
10:00
10:30 How does it feel to live in a Celtic house? (Bc. Blanka Zelená, Boii Tribe)
11:00
11:30
12:00 The bones don't lie! (Mgr. Marcela Horáková, Univerzita HK)

Drum crafting workshop (Pavel Jasanský) Registration required

Equipment of a Celtic Warrior (The Cernunnos Tribe) STONEMASON´S YARD
12:30
13:00 Ancient Games
13:30
14:00
14:30 The Caligae Expedition - about the three-day march of the Romans (Mgr. Martin Týfa)
15:00 Commented demonstration of coin production (The Cernunnos Tribe) STONEMASON'S YARD
15:30 Celtic-Roman Battle for Children (The Vous Tribe) Tales about Queen Boudica (Mgr. Jan Hrdina)
16:00
16:30 Irish dance (Hanka Radilová) Men Circle (Jan Rudzinskyj) Wire bracelet crafting (Jan Kapustka, The Roo Tribe) Registration required
17:00 Drum Circle (Pavel Jasanský)
17:30
18:00 Gloria Celtis
18:30 Dálach closing of the Oppidum
19:00
19:30
20:00 Isara
20:30
21:00
21:30 Roc´hann
22:00
22:30
23:00
23:30 The Queen Boudica introduces herself
0:00 Foggy Dude
0:30
1:00
1:30
2:00 closing of the Festival Area

Saturday

Main Stage Amfitheatre Lecture Tent Chief Building Other place
9:00 Return of the Old Gods - Book Presentation (Mgr. Pavel Horák, Ph.D, EÚ AV ČR) On the way to the oppidum (Mgr. Tomáš Mangel, Ph.D.Univerzita HK) MEETING IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE!
9:30
10:00 Breton dances (Balfolk.cz) Reenactment like a time travel (Miho Cinková, The Roo Tribe) Production of home cosmetics and drugstore inspired by druidic plant magic (Lenka Konfrštová, Zahrada pod Kletí)
10:30 Celtic Oak Fairytale: Authorial reading (David Doran Maroš) - REMÍZEK
11:00 Tournament
11:30
12:00 Commented demonstration of formation combat (Rudolf Kocar, Biatec Celtic Reenactment) Women Circle (Michaela Starling) Tales about Queen Boudica (Mgr. Jan Hrdina)
12:30 Irish dance (Hanka Radilová) Commented demonstration of grain processiong (David Maršálek, The Bacrie Tribe) WOODCARVER´S YARD
13:00 Celts and Geopark for the second time (Jan Doucek, Geopark ŽH) Celebratory drink in the sanctuary (Boii, z.s.) SVATYNĚ
13:30 The Queen: Theater performance (Kvítko Ensemble)
14:00 The story of the Queen Boudica
14:30
15:00 Roman Britannia (PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D., MUNI) Festival Quiz (Vojtěch Boháč) - Registration required! From 1.6. until capacity is reached.
15:30 Breton dances (Balfolk.cz)
16:00 Religion of the Ancient Germans (doc. PhDr. Jarmila Bednaříková, CSc., MUNI)
16:30
17:00 The Lughnasad ritual
17:30
18:00
18:30 Jauvajs closing of the Oppidum
19:00
19:30
20:00 Valar
20:30
21:00
21:30 Waldkauz
22:00
22:30
23:00 Fire show Alterna
23:30
0:00 Five Leaf Clover
0:30
1:00
1:30
2:00 closing of the Festival Area

Lectures and Debates

You can look forward to speakers from the East Bohemian Museum in Pardubice and their collaborators. There will be lectures on archaeology, anthropology, experimental archaeology, as well as those focusing on a healthy lifestyle. Lectures will take place on both days.

Music Program

Musical performances by Czech and international bands playing Irish music, folk, and folk-rock will be held on both evenings. Concerts start at 6:30 PM.

Games and Programs for Children

A festival-wide game will involve children in learning the story of Queen Boudica. There will also be a space for the youngest children to be changed. Games and the changing area will be open all day until the evening concerts begin. Note that admission is free for children under 6. More information can be found in the link above “Games and Programs for Children.”

Workshops and Quiz

The festival quiz is a new feature this year, and space is limited – register early in the registration form.

  • Making Shaman Drums – registration information here in this link (Pavel Jasanský)
  • Making a Celtic Avatar (decorating a wooden figure) – stand of the Regional Museum in Olomouc
  • Making Wreaths from Natural Materials and Painting Pottery for Children (Garden under Kletí)
  • Making Your Own Perfume – information and registration: Lenka Konfrštová (Garden under Kletí) – phone number: 608 808 378
  • Making Wire Bracelets – registration information here in this link (Jan Kapustka)
  • Making Bone and Amber Items – registration here in this link (Michal Dientspier)
  • Dance Workshops – learning Irish and, for the first time, Breton dances.

Celts, Romans, and Germans

In the courtyards of the oppidum, built according to archaeological findings, dozens of reenactors will settle, reconstructing the life of ancient peoples, including their crafts, which you can try out. You can look forward to seeing Celts, Germans, and Roman legionnaires from the Czech Republic and abroad, and you will also see their tournament.

Festive Program

  • Lughnasadh Ritual – Lughnasadh is a celebration of summer and the harvest.
  • Women’s Circles, Men’s Circles, and Drumming
  • Fire Show

Author Book Readings

Archery

Both adults and children can try archery under the expert guidance of LK Orion.

Stalls with Original Products and Refreshments

The festival area will feature a market offering various products, including festival merchandise. There will also be excellent food and drinks, including options for vegans and vegetarians.

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