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I n v i t a t i o n I n v i t a t i o n The autumn edition In honour of his Father - the Irish novelist Bram Stoker, the Count of Dracula invites his friends and foes (brother Van Helsing included) to the GRAND MASQUE BALL of the autumn: Location: a residence of the Count in Transylvania (precise location disclosed to confirmed guests,only) Date: November 8 (Bram Stoker's birthday) To entertain the guests, the Count places his Transylvanian Society of Dracula at their disposal for forays into the mysterious and joyous Transylvania, prior to the Ball. Given the overlapping of realms, the human guests are encouraged to familiarize with oddities and differences poorly known to their kind. A similar crash-course is offered to the entities related to the Count - as to the habits and queries of the humans. The Logistics offers both courses, simultaneously. Attending the Grand Masque Ball also implies acceptance of a truce between warring realms, tribes, individuals - for the duration of the Ball. This Event, reserved for the Count's pairs so far, has a few House Rules available with the Logistics for confirmed guests. The Rules are basic, common-sense manners like "you may not hang your coat on the horn of a unicorn" - that members of various realms suspect or not. Here is the program that combines the best of Transylvania with a crash-course in behavioral attitude toward other participating realms in the Grand Masque Ball: Monday, November 5, 2007 - 1907 WELCOME TO MY HOUSE Confirmed human and non-human guests arrive in the capital of Romania - Bucharest (aside from those who already reside here). You shall be sent 100 years back in time by harmless (foolproof) means, to conceal you from paparazzi. Wasn't food tastier and the wine - better, a century ago? Casual evening dress will do. As optional, try a casino (Russian-roulette included) Overnight in Bucharest. Tuesday, November 6 THE TRIBULATIONS OF WITCHCRAFTING Cross the Carpathians into Transylvania and learn, en route, of "Do" and "Don't" in relation with other entities. Arrive in the best-preserved 15 century walled-town in Europe, Sighisoara (UNESCO's World Heritage), site of many witch-trials. It is difficult to understand why did humans burn them by the thousands when France, alone, has today 25,000 registered, tax-paying witches. Witness the Trial of a Witch 300 years ago, documents in hand. People feared to see a witch flying on a broom, but look at the enthusiasm of the same people watching Harry Potter play quidich, on the same broom. Ignorance kills. Should that witch be spared at the end of tonight's trial, the guests may test her powers, at their own risk (irreversible transformations are, pitifully, possible. Sighisoara is full of stray cats, dolphins, leprechauns and Transylvanians of dubious origin). Overnight in Sighisoara. Some trolls will play for you during the dinner (optional) Wednesday, November 7 SOMEWHERE IN TRANSYLVANIA (Your crash-course into proper behavioral attitude toward other realms, continues). Leave Sighisoara for a destination that cannot be named here (shared to confirmed guests), close to the site of the Grand Masque Ball. You will soon rub shoulders with other incoming guests, disguised as humans for protection. Much of your time today will be graced by the presence of Miss Transylvania - sent by Count as a sign of goodwill, peace, coexistence and everything else the United Nations also stands for. Said Plato: "Everything we can imagine, exists". The hidden scope of this day is to Transylvanize you a little. There will be castles and their ghosts, wine-tasting, pre-conceived ideas on the run, churches of all denominations, European Union flags, the yearly Auction of rare Transylvanian treasures and more, in a kaleidoscopic, discreet mesmerizing drill. Overnight in...(reserved for confirmed guests). Thursday, November 8 The GRAND MASQUE BALL Autumn Edition (Somewhere in Transylvania) The Alpha Centauri envoy (and spouse) already announced a delay in arrival by 1-2 hours. The other guests, of all realms, are welcome at the Ball beginning 6.66 p.m. The grand master of ceremony will herald every one of you, as you Enter Freely and of Your Own Will into the Ball room, all costumed, all masked. Once inside, dear guests, please remember all you've learnt about alien, weird, different entities and do smile (smile is universally accepted, even if it will not show behind your mask). Think positive when the Count acknowledges your presence, a bow and a blush will suffice. Don't faint, it's rude. The Grand Masque Ball will naturally be started by the Count of Dracula, your host, together with Miss Transylvania. Till then, you may wish to check the contents of the Swedish-buffet garnished with familiar and alien food, and drinks. Help yourself. Please pretend everything is all right upon seeing guests exiting walls, shape-shifting, belching loudly or flying past your head. The Grand Ball is On, enjoy! The truce between antagonizing realms will extend till sun-rise. You may have fallen in love, or befriended, or at least socialized with the unthinkable, Yin and Yang,- a premise for survival for all concerned, for all traditions and beliefs, whether ancient, mediaeval or contemporary: our common spiritual heritage. Overnight on the floor of the Grand Masque Ball. Friday, November 9 CHOICES (somewhere in Transylvania - to Brasov) "I like the shade and the shadow and I would be alone with my thoughts when I may", said the Count - departing as a bat to his lair. The Transylvanian Society of Dracula and the Logistics, on the other hand, have no problem with the sun-light and continue to be at your disposal. There are several choices, once in Brasov. Some may wish to see more castles or the mediaeval town and more shops. Others may prefer to go swimming, horse-riding (beauty-parlour, sauna, massage available, too). Others yet may wish to conquer a Nobility Title (Knight in The Order of Transylvanian Knights) - trying to pass 7 chivalry tests. Farewell dinner at "The Citadel", graced by a lofty floor-show. Overnight in Brasov Saturday, November 10 TRANSYLVANISHLY YOURS The outworldlish Event you have taken part in (encountering other realms and getting away with it) can be compared to a voyage to another planet populated by different entities. Transylvania is known to materialize dreams. Try more. The Logistics will transfer you to the airport. -------- -------------- ------------ ---------------- The INVITATION to the GRAND MASQUE BALL should be answered to Logistics: "BEST TOURS OF TRANSYLVANIA" Licensed touroperator of The Transylvanian Society of Dracula Romania, Bucharest 3 (26 Theodor Pallady blvd) E-mail: np@transylvaniatour.com Phone: 0040 722 599 099 First come, first served. ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
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