Knights at the castle Devín

You are very welcome to join us at the performance of the TOSTABUR group this year at the castle Devín.
You will experience a time travelling, since the historical periods, they will take you to, are divided by 1 400 years.

PROGRAM: 

10:00 AM – Gates Open

11:00 AM – Roman Legionaries’ Drill Practice Demonstration

A demonstration of the combat readiness of the Roman legion, including drill commands, javelin (pilum) throwing, and examples of both offensive and defensive military formations. There will be a presentation on the Roman soldier, the legionary, highlighting their gear and armor, as well as information about officers and special types of soldiers.

12:00 PM – Archery Demonstration

A showcase of bow shooting techniques and an introduction to the history of Turkish archery. The demonstration will feature individual bow-handling skills as well as synchronized shooting by the entire unit.

1:00 PM – Historical Period Dances

2:00 PM – „The Hungarian Simplicissimus“

A play based on a Renaissance autobiographical novel by a young man who lived in Slovakia in the 17th century.

3:00 PM – A World Full of Magic

A hilarious magician brings joy to children and adults alike.

4:00 PM – Hungarian Tournament

A tournament held at the conclusion of peace with the Ottoman Empire. The story is inspired by authentic events during the establishment of the so-called „Peace of Zsitvatorok“, concluded by Palatine György Thurzó. The individual participants of the tournament are based on real historical figures from Hungarian history. However, the confrontation of different cultures goes beyond the peaceful show of strength in various equestrian and infantry disciplines.

5:30 PM – Period Music and Prose Recital

A recital thematically divided into different periods, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A selection of prose and poetry performed by fencing master Peter Koza, accompanied by live or recorded music from the given period.

6:30 PM – Closing Ceremony

The closing ceremony will be full of fencing duels, dancing, and flags flying high in the air.

7:00 PM – End of the Event and Castle Closing

TICKETS: 

Basic Admission: €12

Reduced Admission: €6
(children aged 6 to 15, students, and seniors over 65)

Big Family Package (2 adults + 3 children): €27

Small Family Package (1 adult + 2 children): €15