Weekend: History and art buffs are in for a treat
Take part in a laser biathlon race, witness historic battles. What to do during the weekend.
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What light can do to a city
This weekend, the popular Biela noc (White Night) multi-genre festival is moving to Košice. The event offers an unusual artistic walk through the city at night, allowing locals to experience a variety of sensations. Participants will also discover new places in their hometown and see familiar ones from a fresh perspective. If you miss it last week in Bratislava, don't do the same mistake this time around. Here's a few tips on what you don't want to miss and other useful information.
The Biela Noc art festival. (Source: TASR)The best of film festivals
At the moment, the Be2Can film festival is once again presenting select awarded films from three festivals in Venice, Berlin and Cannes. This year's edition showcases 12 movies, including Megalopolis, about a genius artist with the power to stop time who is fighting an arch-conservative mayor, a quantum mechanic thriller in black and white called The Universal Theory, and Flow, 'the antithesis of Pixar movies' as the festival describes it. The screenings take place all over Slovakia. If you need to get your film fix, check the weekend programme of local cinema and give one these film a look. Learn more about the film and programme here.
SPORT
Running in the Moonlight
For all you running afficionados, a special event is being prepared in the picturesque valley of Bachledova Dolina in the eastern part of the High Tatras mountain range. The first edition of Bachledka Night Run that will take place on Saturday features two trails 6 and 12 kilometres long that lead through the valley and the nearby village of Ždiar, with special trails for children. Registration is required, but can be done on spot. Click here for more information.
Tourists in the Bachledova Dolina valley. (Source: TASR)Laser biathlon
Biathlon is one of the most watched winter sports. However, the simple fact it requires skis and snow has not stopped people to devise various version of the sport, including what is known as laser biathlon. The premise is pretty much the same, but instead of cross-country skiing, it involves running in between the shooting rounds that instead of small-bore rifles utilise simple laser guns. This Sunday, the 3rd round of the Summer Laser Biathlon Cup will be taking place in Banská Bystrica, an event open to the general public so anyone can participate. For more information and registration, click here.
MISCELLANEOUS FUN
Re-enactment of historic battle
July 22, 1886 saw the last battle fought in the Austro-Prussian War. It took place near the present day Lamač, one of Bratislava's boroughs. On Saturday on a meadow near the city crematorium, the Battle of Lamač will be re-enacted. The programme will also showcase training of both armies, a history lesson, a period military camp, and a taste of its cuisine. Learn more here.
Back to ancient times
If you'd rather prefer a trip further down the historic lane, then you should head to Bratislava's borough of Rusovce. Long ago, a Roman military camp that was part of the northern border of the empire stood on its today territory. Although Romans themselves are long gone, this Saturday will allow you to get a glimpse into the daily life of the former camp. Expect a showcase of battles, marches, archery, archeological surveys, historical lectures and much, much more. Find out more about the event here.
Roman soldiers marching during the Rímske Hry historical festival in Rusovce. (Source: TASR)If you need cats in your life
This weekend, the 27th and 28th edition of the international Cat Exhibition will take place in Banská Bystrica, central Slovakia, showcasing more than 30 breeds of cats, both unique and rare, including the biggest breed of cats ever. Owners from Slovakia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Austria will be there, with a jury with members from the Netherlands, Germany and Estonia to assess them. Find out more here.
Hobby meeting
Are you a collector of all things small such as model cars, trains, plastic models, miniatures and other curiosities? Then don't miss the 7th hobby meeting of collectors that will take place this Saturday in Bratislava's Ružinov borough. Be sure to be there early. Learn more here.
One for car lovers
For fans of the Swedish car manufacturer Saab will descend upon Banská Bystrica for the 13th meeting of lovers of this brand. More than 100 cars - covering pretty much all models from the manufacturer's entire history - from ten European countries are expected to arrive to the Námestie SNP square in the town centre. Click here to learn more.
A Saab car. (Source: TASR)UPCOMING EVENTS
- October 17, 20, 24, 27: The Nitrianska Hudobná Jeseň classical music festival in Nitra
- October 18: Night sky observations in Nitra
- October 18-20: The Bratislava Jazz Days festival
- October 19: The Urpín Fest music and beer festival in Banská Bystrica
- October 26: The Nitra Model Show
BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO DO FOR FREE: Don't miss an exhibition focusing on paintings and drawings from the turn of the 80s and 90s, created in response to the author's direct contact with the reality of the totalitarian regime.
WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: Come cheer for football and hockey players, listen to several ochestra concerts and more in this week's Top 10 events.
WHAT TO READ: One of Bratislava's most iconic street figures has recently become the unwitting protagonist of a viral fiction story.
WHAT TO LEARN: Return of a lost Slovak daughter or sometimes, the place you long for isn't quite home after all.
WHAT TO BE HAPPY ABOUT: Kapustnica, veterník, rožok: A young British woman's Slovak-food TikTok goes viral.
That's it for this week. Take care, and have a nice weekend!
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