Guinness World Record Attempt
LARGEST TOGA PARTY
Saturday, Sept 5, 2009
Forum Civic Center
TOGA INSTRUCTIONS



DEFINITION OF RECORD

This record is for the greatest number of people wearing a Toga Costume at a single event.

SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

1. All participants must wear their own toga costume and cannot be shared between two people.

2. All participants must wear the Toga Costume for the entirety of the attempt.

3. The Toga Costume can only be in WHITE color. Accessories are allowed.

4. No street clothes may be worn under the Toga Costume, traditional Tunic is allowed under Toga.

5. All participants must be in position simultaneously and remain so for a minimum of 12 minutes.

6. A loud start and finish signal recognized by all participants must be used.

7. The name of the organization making the attempt must be given, along with the date and place.

8. Only official Toga Costumes will be allowed in the Forum for the count.

9. The first 2200 participants will receive a souvenir event button.

DEFINITION OF TOGA

A loose draped outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome. It was made from an oval-shaped piece of material, traditionally white and had voluminous folds. It consisted of a one piece long sash of cloth that could be worn over a tunic. In early times it was worn directly on the naked body, then later a simple tunic was added and tied at the waist with a belt. Colors were sometimes used to reflect mourning or position. It was associated with peace; and served as the state dress for Romans who were acting in public, civic, and other official functions, the emperor, senators and other high officials.

TUNIC

A loose fitting cloak extending to the hips or knees, sometimes worn under the Toga.

HOW TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL ROMAN TOGA

1. Ideally, a toga should not be made from a sheet, as the toga cloth is basically long and narrow. It is just as easy to go to the fabric store, and purchase 4-6 yards of white fabric, any type.

2. Hold the fabric parallel to the ground behind your back (like if you were drying off with a towel) with one end at your waist. Pin to your Tunic, if wearing one, or underwear.

3. Wrap the fabric around your waist once or twice, and then pin it at waist. Should hang about the knees.

4. Throw the remainder of the fabric over your left shoulder, then around your back.

5. Secure it at your waist with a pin, a belt, a scarf; this is where you can get creative.

6. Most ancient Romans wore a tunic under their toga. Do not wear street clothes.

7. Yes, you may accessorize.

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