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Ritter Weg
Translated from German language “Ritter Weg” means “The way of Knight”.
This is the festival-carnival where colourful events of the romantic, cruel and beautiful XIII century unfold.
According to the legend, in 1246, at the grounds of the county that lies on the border of Holy Roman Empire nationwide festivities were announced and knights’ tournament was set.
The occasion of the event was the wedding of the only son of Count and a girl of noble birth from northern Russian lands.
The festival invites to go by the knight way, master seven virtues; take a photo in the entourage and costumes of medieval Europe in the camp of a feudal lord; learn how to operate a battering ram in the park of siege machines; watch foot fights – demonstrational group battles of infantry and tournament of dismounted knights, array on array.
The most striking sight of the festival will be an equestrian knights’ tournament. The best knights will demonstrate their equestrian skills and “brake their spears” in fierse fights in honour of beautiful ladies, their master and to the delight of the reputed audience.
The guests of the event will also see performances of street theaters, vagabond artists and folk musicians, master classes, where one may train important occupation of armour-bearer and medieval healer.