Festival of Medieval Battle "Call of Heroes"

Park open: 10:00 - 21:00
Place: Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus | City: Kopachov, Ukraine
The hero calling to Ancient Kiev for the historical battle
On September, 19-20 the Ancient Kyiv in the Principality of Kyivan Rus invites to a grandiose sport-historical event - Festival of Medieval Battle "Call of Heroes". The best fighters from Ukraine will enter the military field and conduct full-contact battles in knightly armor with medieval weapons! The co-organizer of the competition is the All-Ukrainian Federation of Medieval Combat.
Want to see real knightly battles? Or maybe you know a lot about the battles of antiquity, about the weapons and armor worn by the knights of the Middle Ages. Or do you just choose a place to go for a weekend break? In any case, the sight that unfolds on the lists will make you feel a trembling in your knees and hold your breath.
Sportsmen among which there`ll be the representatives of the national historical battle teams, the winners and the participants of international championships, the most awarded fighters will gather on the tilting yard of Ancient Kiev to compete.
The championship program is very rich. Intransigent battles will pass in the “sword-sword” and “shield-sword” nominations and there will also be a separate women nomination. Spectacular mass battles will pass in the «5 against 5 warriors» nominations.
Historical battle is not only a spectacular show but also a full sport type where the participants are the equipped in the same armor as the medieval knight samples we have sportsmen. The warriors are armed with swords and shields, battle-axes , spears, falchions which fully reproduce ancient weapon. This sport revives ancient martial arts, their techniques and methods giving the viewers a bright show.
In the «Call of heroes» show program you can also see: horse-trick shows, theatrical programs, the masters` fair, the presentation of a live historical horse breeds museum. On Saturday, September 19, a bright evening program.
A feeling of adrenaline for the guests will be provided by the fascinating zipline Politailo (where everyone can not only descend from the height, but also fly over the lake), as well as the high-speed slide “Zmey Gorynych”, after which you can take a picture with a fire-breathing dragon..
And of course, you can taste delicious dishes from princes cooks in the Princely Tavern and in food points in the open air and in arbors.
Also you can stay for the night in the hotel-type house «4 rooms», which is situated in a five-minutes walk from the Detinetz of Kyiv or in the hostel or at a camping within the park.
*More information about accommodation: + 38050-385-20-35.
Gather a big company, because it's fun together! Come and take photos and be sure to share your impressions and photos with us. networks.
You will see:
- Princely flags parade
- Photo session with the guests
- Ancient Kyiv horse theater performance
- Dance flash mobs
- Trick riding
- Tug-of-war
- Unique collection of the best historical horse breeds in the world of the Princely Stables Ancient Kiev Presentation
- Horseback archery tournament
- Historical fencing master-class
- Ancient Rus rituals: "Cup of wishes», «Burning harms and sicknesses in the fire"
- Round dances with the guests of the Park
- Fortune-teller
More information: +38 044 461-99-37, +38 050 385-20-35
You can also buy tickets in Ancient Kyiv
In connection with unpredictable situations, weather conditions, the administration of the Ancient Kyiv can make changes to the content and timing of the program.
*One entry ticket operates per person for one day of the event!
In case of not holding (cancellation) of the event, the Buyer returns 100% of the nominal value of the ticket. In the case of returning a ticket at the buyer's initiative, a commission of 10% is deducted from its value, which is not subject to return to the buyer. The ticket may be returned, in case of a buyer's appeal no later than one day prior to the day of the event, until 16:00 a.m., except for weekends and holidays.
The cost of an entrance ticket is included
- Entrance to Ancient Kyiv.
- Participation in gaming programs for children and adults.
- Entrance to museum of historical costumes, visiting of expositions.
- Parking.
- WC.
- Other activities on the tilting yard during the program.
*Services are provided by the partners of Ancient Kyiv.
The program may change!
Kopachov, Ukraine
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