Renaissance Festival How it Started and How it Has Changed Over the Years
Renaissance festivals which started in 1963 has taken a giant leap, it was started by a school teacher in her backyard so that her student get to know about the magical era which we call as medieval period. It was a trick to increase the enthusiasm of her pupil in rich medieval history and the idea worked so well that the attendance of students raised manifold. Medieval Costumes, food and sharing knowledge about the living way of medieval people was centre of this fest in the beginning but eventually the renaissance festivals started happening on week days in different corners of the USA, apart from renaissance costumes and food; costumed entertainers, musicians and dancers were also became the part of festivities.
Now renaissance festivals are celebrated all around the country in bigger or smaller way. Earlier such festivals were more concentrated in knowing and gathering knowledge about the past but know commercialization has leaved its mark here too. It has become a money making sector for many cooperate houses. Many items are sold by company saying that they are authentic and much closer to the measurement of historical counterpart and people are also not complaining about it until and unless they are not satisfied with the look of product or the way they will look in that attire.
Now-a-days this festival has become a way of spending time with family and friends. Enjoying the food, medieval costumes, theoretical and musical performance by actors, small chit chat over medieval history and background giving the feel of middle ages will take you to the period of magical era of romance and elegancy. Moreover this festival was concentrated on renaissance era but now, earlier period of vikings and later period of 18th century pirates are also included which has broadened its approach.
Although the Middle Ages was full of violence, which you can see in the plays and acts of fests; rulers had ruthless behavior for commoner especially in Tudor period yet it was progressive in some aspect such as their living way, their life style is still copied by many people for royal experience. The laws based on the color and material of fabric which differentiates upper class people from lower class was disgraceful but helped in developing the many medieval dresses from same fabrics as people of lower categories were not allowed to wear the fabrics other then wool, lenin, shipskin and cotton. Whereas the royals have the rich to velvet, damask, silk and brocade. Royals’ flamboyant and extravagant way of living is a source of inspiration for many fashion designers.
In the line of renaissance festivals there are many other events like Halloween parties, pirate theme parties and the wedding based on medieval theme are revolve around medieval costumes and dresses. People portray themselves as their favorite character like prince, princess, knights, witch, Viking, pirates, Robin hood, wenches, maidens and maid marians. This process not only improves the people’s imagination about historical facts and increases the love and respect for their country but also provide them respite from their day to day hectic life style.
If you want fun in your lifestyle then come on renaissance festival celebration and choose renaissance costumes, pirate shirts, medieval clothing, medieval costumes for taking full enjoyment & fun so visit for all latest festival information to renaissance-festivals.com.
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