The historical and artistic project "Seven Secrets of Belarus" is vying for the status of the country's calling card. This opinion was expressed to journalists by the General Director of the Republican Palace of Culture of Trade Unions, Alexander Kossovsky, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
The historical and artistic project "Seven Secrets of Belarus" is vying for the status of the country's calling card. This opinion was expressed to journalists by the General Director of the Republican Palace of Culture of Trade Unions, Alexander Kossovsky, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
According to Alexander Kossovsky, the project's distinctive feature is that within 50 minutes, viewers can immerse themselves in the history, culture, and traditions of Belarus. "The authors have endeavoured to showcase what our country is famous for, namely: traditions, culture, history, rituals, and, of course, our people. The project is launching at the Palace of Culture of Trade Unions in the centre of the capital, and we hope it will become the country's calling card," said the General Director.
Viewers will be able to travel through different eras. For instance, from the times of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, they will be transported to the present day and visit the "Slavianski Bazaar" in Vitebsk, which today embodies the traditions and folk art of Belarusians. "Seven Secrets of Belarus" is a unique production of its kind, which miraculously combines the unity of traditions of many generations of Belarusians with modern technological advancements.
Representatives of state structures, diplomatic missions, and trade union activists attended the premiere of "Seven Secrets of Belarus". It is planned that the joint historical and artistic project of the Republican Palace of Culture of Trade Unions and the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts will delight Minsk residents and guests of the capital for many years to come. As the organisers expect, this project, similar to those existing in many other countries worldwide, will have a long life and a permanent venue at the Palace of Culture of Trade Unions. Screenings will be held on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
As Razmik Khumaryan, Deputy Director of the Department of Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS Executive Committee for General Political and Social Problems, noted in his conversation with journalists, projects like the artistic and historical "Seven Secrets of Belarus" introduce foreign guests to the history and culture of the country.
According to him, cooperation in the cultural sphere is one of the priority areas between the countries. "Whatever the economic ties may be, cultural ones are among the priorities as they create bridges of trust, friendship and cooperation between countries," said Razmik Khumaryan. He admitted that as a foreigner living and working in Belarus, he is interested in learning about the traditions, history and culture of the country. He tries not to miss any program that tells about the people living in Belarus and about the country.
In turn, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Serbia to Belarus, Veljko Kovačević, noted that programs like the historical and artistic project "Seven Secrets of Belarus" allow one to learn about the identity of the nation and see the greatness of the country's culture. He believes that such a project will arouse great interest among foreign guests.