On May 11, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Knights from five countries will take part in the medieval culture festival "Rubon" in Polotsk, Igor Zagrekov, a tourism specialist for the European project "Bella Dvina 2", told a BELTA correspondent. The medieval culture festival is included in the festive events dedicated to the 1150th anniversary of Polotsk. This time, its representation is greater than ever - in addition to Belarusian historical reconstruction clubs, knights and warriors from Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, as well as folk craft masters from Latvia will take part. They have already confirmed their participation. During the celebration, a medieval castle, located in a picturesque historical place on the bank of the Western Dvina River, will be stormed. Knight tournaments will be held according to the rules of the early and developed Middle Ages. Exciting spectacles of knightly bogurts - team battles - will not leave children or adults indifferent. Stage platforms will operate at the festival, master classes on traditional medieval crafts will be held, and those who wish will be able to try medieval cuisine and listen to the unique music of that time. As Igor Zagrekov noted, Lithuanian historical reconstruction clubs will bring an archery detachment to "Rubon", which will take part in competitions, as well as in the storming of the castle. The Latvian side will delegate Latgalian artisans to the festival, who have managed to preserve the traditions of ancient masters, as well as creative groups. The participation of Latvian and Lithuanian clubs in the festival in Polotsk is one of the events of the EU international technical assistance project "Bella Dvina 2". The "Rubon" festival will be held from June 1 to 3. -0-

BELTA