Culture

Miroslav Kasprzyk

One of the leading Slovak mimes. He teaches workshops around Slovakia, has his own pantomime studio at CVC in Liptovský Mikuláš. He is the author and implementer of the only Slovak amateur festival focused on movement and pantomime – PAN festival, ‘International Festival of Pantomime and Movement Theatres’ where eleven seasons have already taken place and the participation of foreign guests and lecturers.

Hornoliptovský kurucký regiment Vavrišovo - Bitka pri Vavrišove

The so-called ‘Hornoliptovský Kuruc Regiment’ Vavrišovo was established as a voluntary association of interested people and supporters of regional history with a special focus on the Battle of Vavrišovo ‘Švihrovskú’ in 1709.

Note: The Battle of Vavrišovo in 1709 was one of the last during an uprising of Francis II Rákóczi. The imperial Labanc army met the Rákóczi’s Kuruc troops. Less numerous imperial armies used a defence system unconventional for that time. Imperial troops closed the Liptovská basin, the rebel troops tried to break through an established defence. The Kurucs, despite their military superiority, were commanded to retreat, so the battle remained without a winner.

City of Liptovský Mikuláš – ‘Stoličné dni’

The city of Liptovský Mikuláš organises ‘Stoličné dni’ annually in late June, the event a part of the opening of the summer season in the Liptov region. This event includes a fair with traditional sale and folk crafts.

City of Liptovský Mikuláš – Saint Nicholas Market

Saint Nicholas Market is a traditional event associated with a fair and cultural events taking place regularly before Christmas.