One of the world's most looked-forward-to event is the Renaissance festival. The bright colors of dresses and smell of food all come together once a year to celebrate our Renaissance history. There is a heavy and interesting history surrounding this fun event.
The time period followed by the enthusiasts of the Renaissance festival is the reign of Elizabeth I (The Elizabethan Period). The latter part of this period is when this type of fair first started its emergence. The whole idea of the Renaissance festival was the celebration of emerging from the Dark Ages. The renaissance fair embodies art and color, acting and an overall sense of intellect.
Themes and activities that were used in the past as aids to pass the time are now use in contests and games for adults and children alike. It shouldn't be a surprise to see things like jousting at large Renaissance fair. Dancing, singing, juggling, musicians and a lot of fun and laughter are to be had.
Some Europeans take a more actively educational statue about the Renaissance festival and believe it should be used as a tool and not a festival. Their version of a Renaissance festival includes an act about he history of Queen Elizabeth and usually not much else. The Americans are unique in the way that they portray the Renaissance Festival. It is a way to celebrate still today. You'll have an experience of the things of the past and feel how the pirates, wenches, ladies and gents felt in that time period. Their version of a Renaissance festival includes an act about he history of Queen Elizabeth and usually not much else.
A fair is the only place where you can find genuine Renaissance garb and axe-throwing. You also see archery and animals from the period. Kids have games that are natural to the time period. The rides consist of horses and mules and swings. It's like entering the twilight zone for a couple hours. If you are looking for a unique experience, the sights and sounds of the Renaissance festival may be for you. There is a heavy and interesting history surrounding this fun event and you will have a great time at your next event.
Friday, November 19, 2010
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