GOTIC, a contributory organization, received a subsidy from the Moravian-Silesian Region, from the program "Program for supporting activities in the field of culture in the Moravian-Silesian Region for 2025" for the project "ŠANCEFEST – connecting culture and history at the Great Chance" No. 01013/2025/KPP 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 16 August 2025 and will present the military history of the monument, cultural heritage, traditions, crafts, gastronomy and will present regional artists.
Project activities:
• Historical program - will introduce the military significance of the cultural monument through demonstrations of soldiers and select personnel serving at Velká šance, with period equipment and weapons. They will demonstrate life in the Great Chance 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.
• Preparation and implementation of the program The Fortress Prepares for Defense - the event with the working title "The Enemy on the Horizon or the Fortress Prepares for Defense" is an innovative element of the festival. It will take place at the beginning of the season (June 21). This is a historical and educational event for the general public with a focus on families with children. Activities that were supposed to prepare the fortress for defense will be presented here. Visitors will try out, for example, measuring a redoubt, erecting defensive elements of the so-called Spanish cavalry, making gabions, grenades, digging a mine-proof corridor, learning about shooting, etc. The program "The Fortress Prepares for Defense" will contribute to the promotion of the main event of Šancefest.
• Program for children - providing an entertaining program and children's attractions. The basis will be interactive games in the moat of the fortress reflecting the history of the Great Chance.
• 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. It includes a craft fair of regional products and crafts from the MS region.
• Technical provision of the event - equipment rentals, e.g. stage, power plant and wiring, mobile toilets, tents, stands, seating, etc. (for spectators, demonstrations of crafts and gastronomy, fair). Provision of sound, lighting of the event, security services, technical and organizational services, etc.
• Promotion of the event and publicity of the project - information about the implementation of the event and the project on the website, FB, in the newsletter, during the event, etc. Provision of mandatory publicity on the applicant's website, FB, posters, etc., preparation of a press release. The Šancefest event has its own FB and Instagram profile. To ensure promotion, posters, invitations, promo banners will be prepared, paid promotion in the media, etc. will be provided. The applicant will send an invitation to the event to the Department of Culture and Monument Preservation in a timely manner, allowing representatives of the MSK to directly monitor the event.
Project implementation period: January 2025 - December 2025
Project costs: Total costs are CZK 600,000, subsidy is CZK 300,000.
Press release:
We would be very happy if you would promote the event Enemy on the Horizon or the Fortress Prepares for Defense and Šancefest - 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.
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