Ramon Llull is a topic at the medieval festival in Castelló d’Empúries :
Ramon Lllull – The Catalan knight, philosopher and missionary Ramon Lllull died 700 years ago. His mission was the dialogue of cultures.
Terra de Trobadors – the medieval festival in Castelló d’Empúries – is dedicated to Ramon Llull this year.
Ramon Lllull was born in Palma on Mallorca in 1232 and died 700 years ago. Catalonia celebrates the literary year in 2016 in honor of Ramon Llulls.
The theologian, philosopher and missionary Ramon Llull once wanted to convert the unbelievers – in words – not with weapons. In addition, Ramon Llull wrote many of his verses in Catalan. To this day, theologians, philosophers and linguists from all over the world deal with his texts and ideas.
As the son of a Catalan knight, he was considered a charming and intelligent playboy and was a troubadour with great philosophical education. Jakob I of Aragón, winner of the Moors, brought this Ramon Llull to his newly built royal court in Palma de Mallorca and made him the educator of the crown prince.
llull only led an existence as a troubadour
Llull thus first led an existence as a troubadour, had a wife and two children. One night Christ appeared to him on the cross. A sign of God to give up his worldly life and to devote himself to the conversion of those of other faiths.
Convinced that the language and culture of this must first be known in order to convert it, he was instructed by a Muslim slave in Arabic and Islamic philosophy and theology.
To this day, Llull is revered for his tolerance towards Judaism and Islam. Ramon Llull wants to bring people closer to his God. Not with weapons, like so many Crusaders of his time, but with words.
In times of religious wars and crusades, he relies on basic ethical values.
Im «Book of the heathen and the three wise men», written around 1275, Llull lets a Christian, a Jew and a Muslim have their say.
The project of his life: Conversion of the non-Christians through sermons and debates. He tries to connect strangers and friends in getting to know each other.
Unfortunately, Ramon Lull did not convince Muslims or Christians. Did he try the impossible? In view of the increasing flow of refugees, it is now imperative to deal with other cultures – without proselytizing.
At the medieval festival In Castelló d’Empúries, you can marvel at medieval handicrafts like every year. Dealer price special goods. Of course, food and drink are provided. Market days are holidays! That’s why there’s a lot of entertainment on the program: Minnesingers, trickery and acting on streets, alleys and squares ensure a good atmosphere on all days and nights. As always, the knight games promise spectacular martial arts.
The medieval market takes place on Saturday September 10th and Sunday, September 11th on the square in front of the basilica.
The Terra de Trobadors starts on Friday. September 9th, with a medieval banquet. At 10:00 p.m., the panel is set in the courtyard of the Palau dels Comtes. Guests are expected in medieval costumes. Participation in the feast costs 30 euros. Maps are available online Castelloempuriabrava.koobin.com/index.php
