GOTIC, a contributory organization, received a subsidy from the Moravian-Silesian Region within the subsidy program "PPA 2022 - Program for supporting activities in the field of culture in the Moravian-Silesian Region for 2022" for the project "ŠANCEFEST: history – culture – crafts at the Great Chance", project no. 01379/2022/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 July 23, 2022 and will present the military history of the monument, cultural heritage, traditions, crafts, gastronomy and will present regional artists.
Project activities:
• Historical program – a full-day program that will present the military significance of the fortress through demonstrations by soldiers from individual periods of the fortress’s operation.
• Traditions and crafts – a program focused on the preservation and development of cultural heritage. There will be demonstrations of crafts and craft workshops for the public, an interactive program for children and the public, a craft fair of regional products from the MS region. Regional folk musicians from our region will perform during the day, thus creating a traditional atmosphere. Visitors will try out individual crafts and taste regional specialties during the day.
• Cultural program – providing performances by artists on stage in the afternoon and evening, including a moderator of the event. Artists will perform, among whom artists from the Moravian-Silesian Region will be presented in particular.
• Technical provision of the event – rental of equipment such as a stage, power generators, mobile toilets, tents and seating (for spectators, for craft and workshop demonstrations, for the fair, for traditional gastronomy demonstrations). Provision of sound and lighting for the event, security services, technical and organizational services associated with the preparation and implementation of the event, etc.
• Event promotion and project publicity
Project implementation period: January 2022 - December 2022
Project costs: Total costs are CZK 600,000, the subsidy is CZK 300,000, i.e. 50% and is non-investment.
Press release:
We would be very happy if you would promote this unique historical and cultural event. We have prepared a press release and here you will find photos for promotion. It is also possible to publish a poster for the event. Please direct any further questions to the contacts listed in the press release. Thank you.
