Teutonic Fest Honigberg

August 23-24, 2024

A journey back in time to the world of the Middle Ages.

For two days, Hărman Fortress will cast a spell over its guests, who will experience a journey back in time to the 13th century.

Celebrating the origins of Hărman, founded 800 years ago by the Teutonic Knights, the event will include many exciting activities for the whole family.

Hărman, situated in Brașov County, was once called Honigberg by the German settlers and Mons Mellis in Latin, both meaning ”Honey Mountain”. The stunning church, still functional, was founded in the early 13th century, and the defensive walls were added from the 15th century onwards. The whole ensemble, still used today, is in a relatively good state of preservation. The beautiful Honigberg Fortress provides the perfect scenic and exquisite location for this event, celebrating 800 years of cultural continuity.

A journey back in time to the world of the Middle Ages. For two days, Hărman Fortress will cast a spell on its guests who will experience a journey back in time to the 13th century.

An insight into the times of peace and war in the Middle Ages – from the peaceful daily routines of the people who lived in those times to the spectacle of horse warfare, sword fighting and archery.

Guests

TRUVERII

TRUVERII is a medieval and traditional music group that presents old European music, less known to the Romanian public.

The concerts convey the musical joy of yesteryear, following an educational line of cultural knowledge.

What TRUVERII does is a recovery and rediscovery of cultural diversity within the European spiritual identity.

Their music is aimed at all people, regardless of age, nationality or social conditions.

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Teutonii Transilvaniei

TRANSYLVANIAN TEUTONS is a historical re-enactment group dedicated to preserving and presenting the lifestyle and military methods of the Teutonic Knights. The original Teutonic Knights played a brief, but highly significant role in the history of Transylvania and in establishing the Transylvanian identity. This group reconstructs the life and times of these ancestors and helps the modern generation to learn more about their past and cultural background.

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Anacronism

ANACRONISM turns back the clock to recapture the glory of times long gone, to understand how things have evolved and to share the values of the past with new generations.

ANACRONISM recreates life in the 13th century, the period of the fortification of Transylvania, the Crusades and the Mongol invasion, in terms of dress, weaponry, crafts and customs.

This re-enactment is carried out through recreational and educational activities during medieval events and festivals, to bring young children closer to history and the values of the past.

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Terraultrasilvana

TERRAULTRASILVANA is among the most experienced historical re-enactment groups in Romania. Every year, for many years, they have demonstrated and re-enacted the life and arts of the Romanians in the medieval period. With the most brilliant and accurate costumes, outstanding fencing skills (developed through many years of serious training) and excellent skills in traditional archery, they present wonderful historical scenes and interactive lessons. They set up a historical camp and provide recreational-educational activities in a variety of ways.

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Kalotaszegi Turul NHE – Vulturii din Ţara Călatei

THE EAGLES FROM CĂLATA LAND is an experienced, professional, historical re-enactment group that presents all aspects of medieval Transylvanian knightly culture. Members of this dedicated and highly skilled group present to audiences, young and old, the ways of life and battle of the ancient warriors of our lands, through exciting demonstrations of horsemanship, and combat with sword, lance, spear and bow. Their presentations are full of excitement, fierce competition and high levels of skill, a lesson and a model of those ancient times that helped shape modern society, aiming at today’s young people. To know the present, we must not forget the heroes of the past!

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Skepsis

The Skepsis group is a successful experiment started in 2002 at the University „1 Decembrie 1918” Alba Iulia and turned into a long-term project. We have represented the university centre of Albaulian and our municipality at all the festivals of profile in the country and we enjoy international recognition, becoming a cultural ambassador of this city. The group has grown through continuous education and training and experience, shaping an original approach and its own style. We have a diverse repertoire of performances (medieval farce, Commedia dell’Arte, classical theatre, realist theatre, absurdist theatre, contemporary and original shows). Since 2011 the group has its own theatre school for young students.

The most important Skepsis projects for the community are: Skepsis Season (monthly performances organized throughout the year); Apollo – international youth theatre festival (organized annually – brings to Alba Iulia troupes and companies from the country and abroad); Medieval Days of Balgrad – medieval art festival (organized every summer, August, to promote medieval art and animate the Fortress).

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Arany Grif

German Community of Hărman (Honigberg), through HONIGBERG FOUNDATION.

HONIGBERG FOUNDATION is a non-profit organisation, established with the aim of preserving and enhancing the cultural and historical heritage of the German community from Hărman, the most important heritage element being the fortified church, built in the 13th century.

With an area of 14,526 m² and a circumference of 430 metres, the fortified church is one of the largest fortified churches in Transylvania. The 800-year-old fortress is the heritage treasure of the Hărman community and its value is a great responsibility

Schedule

Saturday, August 23

Public access: 10:00-19:00

Inside the Citadel and the Defensive Moat

Opening of the Citadel Gates	10:00
Organ Concert with Klaus Dieter Untch	10:15
At Home with the Saxons – Stories from a World at Dusk – Carmen Murașan	11:00
The Story of the Saxon Braided Breads – Ioana & Corina	12:00
Medieval Performance – Truverii	12:30
Equestrian Demonstration with the Vultures of Călata & The Teutons of Transylvania	13:00
At Home with the Saxons – Stories from a World at Dusk – Carmen Murașan	14:30
The Story of the Saxon Braided Breads – Ioana & Corina	15:30
Equestrian Demonstration with the Vultures of Călata & The Teutons of Transylvania	16:00
Commedia dell’Arte – Skepsis Group	16:30
Medieval Performance – Truverii	17:00
Tournament	18:00
Closing of the Citadel Gates	19:00

Sunday, August 24

Public access: 10:00-18:00

Inside the Citadel and the Defensive Moat

Opening of the Citadel Gates	10:00
Organ Concert with Klaus Dieter Untch	10:15
At Home with the Saxons – Stories from a World at Dusk – Carmen Murașan	11:00
The Story of the Saxon Braided Breads – Ioana & Corina	12:00
Medieval Performance – Truverii	12:30
Equestrian Demonstration with the Vultures of Călata & The Teutons of Transylvania	13:00
Commedia dell’Arte – Skepsis Group	14:30
At Home with the Saxons – Stories from a World at Dusk – Carmen Murașan	15:00
The Story of the Saxon Braided Breads – Ioana & Corina	16:00
Equestrian Demonstration with the Vultures of Călata & The Teutons of Transylvania	16:30
Medieval Performance – Truverii	17:00
Legal battles with Terraultrasilvana, Anacronism, and Arany Grif	17:30
Closing of the Citadel Gates	18:00

Common activities on both days::

Creative workshops for children / Archery / Craft exhibition
Interactive camp activities with the public

Entrance to the Citadel and the Defensive Moat: Adults – 20 lei, children 6-14 years – 5 lei, children under 6 years – free of charge

What do we want to achieve with Teutonic Fest Honigberg?

HONIGBERG FOUNDATION aims to draw attention to the serious state of deterioration of the 13th century fortified church vault (roof), because this historical monument is in danger of losing its battle with time, after 800 years of existence.

All income from the event will be used for urgent rehabilitation and conservation work on the vault (roof) of the fortified church.