On 15th of October in the yard of the National Gymnasium of Ancient Languages and Cultures in Sofia took place the Festival of the Classical Antiquity. Participants were the students of the Gymnasium (authors, organisers and creators of everything), teachers, alumni as well as guests from other schools, with the special participation of the famous Bulgarian basketball coach Titi Papazov playing the role of a Roman emperor.
The event began with a procession - remake of the real one, which was performed every fourth year at the Panathenian festival in Ancient Athens.
After the good omen received at the sacrifice various sport games took place.
The spectators saw also theatrical performances based upon ancient texts as well as recitations of Sappho and Catullus.
The culmination was the battle of the gladiators, won by Peter Krustanov, student in the eleventh grade.
A reenactment of an Ancient Roman wedding ritual also happened.
The guests also had the opportunity to taste dishes, prepared according to ancient recipes.
Everybody took part in the dances, during which time the yard was seized with euphoria.
The Bulgarian national television included a reporting about the event in the news emissions on this day. http%3A%2F%2Fbnt.bg%2Fbg%2Fnews%2Fview%2F62145%2Fpraznik_na_ngdek&h=qAQCmyq4xAQDvaDVgbgfRXyoIUdy4UcE9wbZO_Aa-Hi710w .
Boris Siromahov, student in the eleventh grade, made a short video about the Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEUB3vHKDEs .
This event occurs two years after the first one, which took place on the 9th of October 2009.
This event occurs two years after the first one, which took place on the 9th of October 2009.
