“Apuole 854”
2007-08-03 11:26
August 25-26, festival of crafts and warfare of Baltic region tribes “Apuole 854” is inviting you.
Never before have so many warriors from different countries, such as Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Belorussia, gathered for the festival.
For the whole period of the festival, you will enjoy a very active programme, offering you a possibility to try your strength. Moreover, you will be able to view the ancient warriors tournament called “The circle of battle”, in which warriors from the named countries will be fighting against each other.
Finally, for two days battles between Vikings and Curonians will rage.
Apuole, a great mound, is a perfect place to rest your body and soul. You will not see any sign of nowadays civilization from the Apuole mound. There is a camping site nearby. As for the entrance fee, it is rather symbolical. Come to Apuole on August 25-26 to spend a magnificent weekend.
Participants
Folk ansembles :
TROKSNU IELA(Latvia)
VILKAČI(Latvia)
KARUŽĖ(Lithuania)
VERDAINĖ(Lithuania)
GERVELĖ(Lithuania)
Craftsmen:
PAJAUTA(Lithuania) www.pajauta.puslapiai.lt
SENZEME(Latvia) www.freewebs.com/senzeme/
UGUNSZIME(Latvia) www.ugunszime.lv
VILKAČI(Latvia)
Warriors:
VILKATLAKAI(Lithuania) www.vilkatlakai.tai.lt
VARINGIS(Lithuania) www.varingis.tinkle.lt
KOVARNIS(Lithuania) www.kovarnis.ten.lt
PRŪSAI BE ŽEMĖS(Lithuania)
UTGARDAS(Lithuania) www.utgardas.puslapiai.lt
SENZEME(Lithuania) www.freewebs.com/senzeme/
VILKAČI(Latvia)
UGUNSZIME(Latvia) www.ugunszime.lv
REAS(Estonia)
ROTTELEVIK HIRD(Estonia)
OIRA(Belorussia)
WALHALLA(Poland) www.walhalla.com.pl
NORDELAG(Poland) www.nordelag.pl
Programme
August 25
12:00 Festival unveiling Firing of Apuole fire. Great fight (Danish Vikings attach Curonians).
12:00-19:00 IX a. Presentation of crafts
13:00 Slave market (Curonians,the winners of the fight, will be selling slaves).
14:00 Warriors testing (contest for the guests of the festival)
16:00 Team competition for runners
19:00 The circle of battle
21:00 Great fight (Swedish Vikings against Curonians). Funerals of the chieftain
21:30 Folk concert
August 26
12:00 festival unveiling. Choosing of the most beautiful Curonian lady.
12:00-19:00 IX a. Presentation of crafts
13:00 final of the circle of battle.
14:00 ancient games (guests are supposed to take part)
16:00 fight
18:00 Festival closure





















