A Medieval Mingle

  • A group dressed in pre-17th Century costumes comes together at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
    A group dressed in pre-17th Century costumes comes together at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
  • A group dressed in pre-17th Century costumes comes together at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
    A group dressed in pre-17th Century costumes comes together at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
  • Society for Creative Anachronism member Cassian wears a big smile as she takes photos at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
    Society for Creative Anachronism member Cassian wears a big smile as she takes photos at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
  • Queen Nicollet Deuville bestows honors on a subject during a weekend gathering of The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
    Queen Nicollet Deuville bestows honors on a subject during a weekend gathering of The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
  • Renard prepares for a fencing match outside the San Gabriel Community Center.
    Renard prepares for a fencing match outside the San Gabriel Community Center.
  • Etienne, whose real name is Theron Bretz, prepares to take part in a fencing match.
    Etienne, whose real name is Theron Bretz, prepares to take part in a fencing match.
  • John Drake, left, competes in a fencing match with Miles Ridley.
    John Drake, left, competes in a fencing match with Miles Ridley.
  • Mateo, left, squares off against Etienne, whose real-world name is Theron Bretz, during a fencing match.
    Mateo, left, squares off against Etienne, whose real-world name is Theron Bretz, during a fencing match.
  • Mateo prepares for a fencing match.
    Mateo prepares for a fencing match.
  • Ivar chats with a friend while enjoying a lunch made onsite.
    Ivar chats with a friend while enjoying a lunch made onsite.
  • Dae Knarrarbringa in Bareyska, left, joins with Juniper during a dance class.
    Dae Knarrarbringa in Bareyska, left, joins with Juniper during a dance class.
  • Sieghart Mueller, left, takes part in a dance class with partner Merewen Wyllt.
    Sieghart Mueller, left, takes part in a dance class with partner Merewen Wyllt.
  • Regina de Masquer was dressed in brightly-colored clothing during a meeting of The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra.
    Regina de Masquer was dressed in brightly-colored clothing during a meeting of The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra.
  • Morgan, a member of The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra, joined other musicians as she played her Viola de Gamba at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Morgan explains that this kind of instrument has been used since the 16th Century, pre-dating the cello by a century.
    Morgan, a member of The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra, joined other musicians as she played her Viola de Gamba at the San Gabriel Community Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Morgan explains that this kind of instrument has been used since the 16th Century, pre-dating the cello by a century.
Gathered for their annual festival, The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra, a regional branch of The Society for Creative Anachronism, took part in ceremonies, food, games and education for the event on Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4, 2024.  The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international group dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th Century Europe…

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