THE CULTURE OF HONOUR - DUELLING RITUALS & THEIR LEGACY
Pano Arodes, Paphos - Museum of Templar Ages
17 October - in Russian - 7pm
19 October - in English - 7pm
Admission by registration at: https://form.jotform.com/252712488955469
INVITATION TO A SEMINAR-WORKSHOP
The culture of honour: duelling rituals and their legacy.
From knightly swords to gentlemanly rapiers. Practice, demonstration, reflections on honour today.
Who is it for: those interested in history, culture, weapons and issues of personal dignity. Age 16+
Format: Lecture + practical demonstration of weapons + discussion.
During the break: coffee break and demonstration of a duel in the tradition of late Italian duelling.
What to expect:
What is a duel and how did it come about?
The evolution of duelling: from medieval combat to 20th-century duels.
What is a duel and how did it come about?
The evolution of duelling: from medieval combat to 20th-century duels.
Coffee break and pleasant conversation
How weapons, techniques and codes of honour have changed
Practical demonstration of fencing from different eras
Practical demonstration of fencing from different eras
Final discussion among participants: does honour exist today?
