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5th International Daugavpils Historical Re-enactment Festival “Dinaburg 1812”

20.07.2019-21.07.2019, Daugavpils Fortress, Daugavpils

5th International Daugavpils Historical Re-enactment Festival “Dinaburg 1812”, which is dedicated to the attack of the Napoleon’s Army on the Dinaburg Fortress in 1812, will be held on July 20th to 21st, 2019.

The central event of the festival – a re-enactment of the historical battle, where different clubs from Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Russia, Belarus and Poland will take part. Re-enactment clubs' parade, Empire-style Ball, musical concerts, craftsmen and home-made products’ markets will be arranged during the festival. Many other surprises are expected.    

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Saturday, July 20th

11am Flag-raising ceremony and the opening of Nicholas gate a square near Nicholas gate

12pm Midday cannon shot - a rampart near Nicholas gate

12pm Parade of the clubs of historical reconstruction - from Alexander gate to the yard of the Mark Rothko Art Centre

1pm Performance of the “Pololo” street theatre – near the Mark Rothko Art Centre

2pm “Dance with a Horse” by K. Agapova - a moat near Nicholas gate

3pm Reconstruction of the battle at the Dinaburg Fortress – a moat near Nicholas gate

4pm A moment of silence. A word of gratitude to the clubs of historical reconstruction – a yard of the Mark Rothko Art Centre

5pm Performance of the “Pololo” street theatre – near the Mark Rothko Art Centre

5:30pm A masquerade ball in the Empire style – a yard of the Mark Rothko Art Centre

9pm A concert of the “Percival” folk music group (Poland) - a yard of the Mark Rothko Art Centre

10:30pm Fire Show by “Fire Show Studio” - the area of the 1st Coastal lunette    

Sunday, July 21st

10am to 4pm Entertainment activities held by the clubs of historical reconstruction of different eras in the war camps

11am Flag-raising ceremony and the opening of Nicholas gate – a square near Nicholas gate

12pm Parade of the clubs of historical reconstruction of different eras – from Alexander gate to the square near the Mark Rothko Art Centre

12:30pm “Dance with a Horse” by K. Agapova - a moat near Nicholas gate

1pm to 4pm 21st century in the Daugavpils Fortress – a yard of the Mark Rothko Art Centre Performance by “Skaz” ensemble (Pskov, Russia), "Rikši" post-folk music band, Cesvaine County Artists' Group, “Laima” student dance ensemble of Daugavpils University    

For both days, a craftsmen and home produce market, attractions for kids, a playground of old games, a flea market and cafés will be open at the Mihaila and Nikolaja Streets.    

Please note that photos and film footage will be taken throughout event.

Free admission.    

More information: Daugavpils Fortress Culture and Information Centre,   cietoksnis@daugavpils.lv   

   

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