„Ancient Toys and Games“. Training of Kids and Students in Ancient Games, held by NAIM-BAS within the Late Antiquity Festival “Bononia Revival”, Vidin, Bulgaria (1-2. 10. 2022)

Within the period September, 28th–October 1st, specialists of National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences carried out a training of kids and students in history of toys and ancient games.

The еeducational program embraces three modules. The first one aims the introduction in Archaeology and the main periods in the human existence (Prehistory, Antiquity, Middle Ages) by means of adapted popular science films and direct interaction with archaeological artifacts. The second module consists of reading specialized brochures, lectures, and presentations dedicated to the ancient toys and games. The third module consists of training in board and active games.

On initiative of Center for Interpretation of the Cultural Heritage and the local community center “Cviat-1870” the accumulated knowledge and skills were practically applied by the disciples during the Late Antiquity Festival “Bononia Revival”, Vidin, Bulgaria, organized as part of the international project “Living Danube” (2020–2022) within „Interreg. Danube Transitional Program“.