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Festival fantazie is the largest〔 (Czech)〕 festival of fantasy and science fiction in the Czech Republic and one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. As for number of particular programs it surpasses the longest running science fiction convention Worldcon.〔Festival fantazie 2007 booklet〕〔 (Slovakian)〕 In this sense Festival fantazie belongs among the biggest festivals of its kind in the world. In 2007 the festival was visited by 2135 individuals, who stayed for 5 days on average, Festival fantazie Speciál in autumn entertained 640 participants. Festival is devoted to fantasy and wide spectrum of related subjects. The program includes films literature, games, it is focused on science fiction and future, astronomy, modern technologies, fantasy, horror, mythology, mysteries, military and history. Visitors are offered the opportunity to see films and TV shows, take part in large number of games and contests of all kinds. Furthermore meetings with famous personalities, both vocational and humorous lectures, theatre and fencing performances are organized and much more. Festival has been held in Chotěboř every year since 1996 in June and July. Shorter ''Festival Fantazie Speciál'' takes place in October. The organizer is independent non-profit civic organization SFK Avalon. Václav Pravda is the festival director. == Program == Program runs in several parallel program lines. Lines come under program sections which may also be parallel: * Festival fantazie – the main program, special programs * Festival Járy Cimrmana – Jára Cimrman and other art and science geniuses * Avalcon – literary branch * GameFest – free gaming The core of the festival consists of meetings with well-known writers, actors and artists and both vocational and humorous speeches, presentations (by specialists or fans), panel discussions. Visitors have opportunity to see both the newest films and films which are not commonly available, TV shows or documentary films. Fan activities include fanfilms and dramatic performations among others. A computer hall (with network games, Wii consoles) is prepared within the GameFest block. Board games, card games, table role-playing games are available. Live action role-playing games (LARP) are run. Competitions and tournaments are organized in many games. In 2007 the program included over 1200 activities and events. That is more than Worldcon 2006 had (1057〔(64th Annual WorldCon, final remarks ) at Sighs and Musings〕 events). The festival organizers allow groups of fans to realize their own programs. This very good cooperation with participants provides basis for richer program than other similar events have. Small conventions often give up after few years while Festival fantazie offers its services and organizational support for further sequels of convention under patronage of the festival. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Festival fantazie」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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