At the festival, everyone has a chance to test their strength, valor and dexterity by participating in tournaments!
Special tournament for children and juniors from 7 to 17 y.o.,
Count of may Tournament (18+) for those who are ready to win and become the next Count of May, the symbol of the holiday!
18 +
REGISTRATION ONLINE: TILL 15.05.2025.
REGISTRATION ON TOURNAMENT SPOT: 17.05.2025, 10:00 - 13:00 AM
FOR CHILDREN AND JUNIORS 7-17 Y.O.
REGISTRATION ONLINE: TILL 15.05.2025.
REGISTRATION ON TOURNAMENT SPOT: 17.05.2025, 10:00 - 13:00 AM
In the Middle Ages, the Count of May was chosen in jousting tournaments. The winner of the tournament was declared the best warrior of Riga, received the title of May Count for one year and the right to call his chosen one the May Countess.
Today, any participant of the holiday over 18 years old, the winner of the tournament, can become the May Count.
The winner of the tournament receives the title of the May Count, and has the right to choose his lady of the heart from the ladies present and call her the May Countess. This couple becomes a symbol of the holiday throughout the year, until the next festival. The couple symbolizes spring, love and prosperity throughout the city.
In the Middle Ages, only people of noble birth, nobles and aristocrats could compete for the title of May Count. But we live today, and our holiday is for all of us. Therefore, any man has a chance to become the hero of the day - and the year!
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Sir Roland's annual tournament for children and juniors - in honor of the knight, symbolizing the strength and independence of Riga since the Middle Ages. The statue of Roland is installed in the center of the Town Hall Square as a symbol of the free city.
The tournament is held in the following age categories:
Both girls and boys take part in the tournament in accordance with their age category.
The number of participants is a maximum of 50 people.
The tournament is held on safe soft weapons with protective equipment. Weapons and equipment are issued by the organizers of the tournament to the participants before the start of the tournament. Costumes are provided by the participants themselves.
The tournament is evaluated by qualified judges, with the preparation of the standings.
Within the framework of the tournament, 5 qualifying rounds and a final are held with the awarding of winners in each age category.
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