GOTIC, a contributory organization, received a subsidy from the funds of the Moravian-Silesian Region, the program "Program for supporting activities in the field of culture in the Moravian-Silesian Region for 2024" for the project "ŠANCEFEST – a fun way to learn about the history of the Great Chance" 00747/2024/RRC in the amount of CZK 300,000.
The aim of the project is to prepare and implement a day-long cultural and historical event for the public in the unique environment of the 17th century cultural monument Velká šance. The event, called Šancefest, will take place on 17 August 2024 and will present the military history of the monument, cultural heritage, traditions, crafts, gastronomy and will present regional artists.
Project activities:
• Historical program - will present the military significance of the cultural monument through demonstrations of soldiers and select men with period equipment and weapons. They will demonstrate life in the Velká šance garrison in the 17th-19th centuries, demonstrations of musket and cannon shooting, duels. Everything will be supplemented by an audio commentary for the public, period music, etc.
• The journey of the select men from Velká to Stará šance - the event is an innovative element of the festival. The chosen ones were named in this way according to the order of Princess Elizabeth Lucretia to SELECT for service on the chances of every 6th subject from the surrounding villages. Gradually, the chosen ones became independent military units. On June 22, an event will be held for the general public following the duties of the chosen ones. One of them was the movement between the other fortresses of the fortification. The public will travel to the 4 km distant Stará šancí, encountering historical military patrols along the way, will complete tasks, and learn interesting facts. The event will include, for example, a demonstration of musket or cannon shooting. The program "Wandering of the Chosen Ones" will contribute to the promotion of the main event of Šancefest.
• Program for children - providing an entertaining program in the form of games reflecting history and in the form of interactive games made of wood, metal, stone, cotton, etc., engaging all the senses.
• Cultural program - providing a moderator, performances by artists, which will culminate in a day-long event full of history, regional specialties and traditions. The performances by artists will create a pleasant atmosphere, artists from the MS region will also be represented, for whom it will be an opportunity to present themselves. It includes a craft fair of regional products and crafts from the MS region.
• Technical event management - equipment rentals, e.g. stage, power plant and wiring, mobile toilets, tents, stands, seating, etc. (for spectators, demonstrations of crafts and gastronomy, fair). Providing sound, lighting for the event, security services, technical and organizational services, etc.
• Promotion of the event and publicity of the project - informing about the implementation of the event and the project on the website, FB, in the newsletter, during the event, etc. Ensuring mandatory publicity on the applicant's website, FB, posters, etc., preparing a press release. To ensure promotion, posters, invitations will be prepared, paid promotion in the media, etc.
Project implementation period: January 2024 - December 2024
Project costs: Total costs are CZK 600,000, the subsidy is CZK 300,000.
Press release:
We will be very happy if you promote the events The Journey of the Chosen from the Great to the Old Chance and the Chancefest - a unique historical and cultural event.
We have prepared a press release and also photos for promotion. It is also possible to publish posters for the events. Please direct any further questions to the contacts listed in the press release. Thank you.
