
3) The Group – What it is and what it is not ...
Here we present some essential, clarifying information in a simple and direct form. The following table serves to inform all interested parties about Recriar a História:
The Group is: |
The Group is NOT: |
An organization that intends to renew the medieval knightly values of service to society, translated to the twenty-first century, in the form of historical recreation and cultural activities. |
A simple historical re-enacting group ... |
H istorical recreation, put in this context of principles and values, functions as a whole. All aspects are interconnected, from the study of clothing, taking part in activities, to contributing new ideas and working for the benefit of the organization. |
A "school of arms," "playing with swords on the weekend," "posing for photos" (like a movie star), training for mere exercise, or "simply socialising with friends"… |
An organisation that is active “in the field”, travelling throughout Portugal , not for publicity, but in order to be a valuable instrument of culture and citizenship! |
A closed and over-intellectualised group that meets occasionally for dinners, ceremonies and the like, with "honorary titles" for its members… |
A secular and nonpartisan organisation. |
A sect, political organisation, esoteric group or anything such ... |
An organization for the whole family, which ends up being a "2nd family", always willing to help and never leaving anyone "by the wayside"! |
A remote, elitist, restricted or prejudiced group. |
A mutually supportive entity in which the individual works and develops to benefit the group. |
Every man for himself without a true commitment to work and joint effort. |
Always receptive to new ideas and with a willingness to continue learning, but always maintaining the high ideals of the group, in order to be of value to society. |
Rigid, inward looking, lethargic ... and useless. |
If, after reading this "comparative table" you can appreciate the spirit of our organization, we invite you then to read: Requirements, Organization and Rules
If this is not the case, we can only thank you for your interest, and invite to attend our activities and regularly visit our site - Thank you!
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