The first concert of the XXVI International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" will be held today on the stage of the Summer Amphitheatre, featuring a solo performance by Russian singer Zara, according to BELTA.
The first concert of the XXVI International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" will be held today on the stage of the Summer Amphitheatre, featuring a solo performance by Russian singer Zara, according to BELTA.
Many know this artist as a participant in various concerts, projects and shows, including the international television contest "Shlager Goda" (Hit of the Year), "Fabrika Zvezd-6" (Star Factory-6), and "Dve Zvezdy" (Two Stars). In Vitebsk, at 21:00, she will perform accompanied by the Presidential Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus under the baton of Viktor Babarikin. A total of 18 concert programmes are planned for the main festival venue, including two late-night concerts.
For those who have not managed to buy a ticket or do not wish to wait until the evening, the city will offer an opportunity to enjoy the performances completely free of charge during the day. From 14:00, the Victory Square will host the programmes "Overture to the Festival" and "Festival of Childhood".
Two exhibitions are also scheduled for Monday. The Art Museum will host the exhibition "Great Rembrandt. Authentic Masterpieces of a Genius. Works from 1630-1665", welcoming admirers of the great Dutchman's work. The Vitebsk Regional Museum of Local Lore (in conjunction with the Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Crafts) invites visitors to explore the specifics of "The Wedding of Western Polesie". The exhibition features expeditionary photographs taken in the 1980s in Pinsk, Drogichin, Stolin, and Kobrin districts of Brest Region, showcasing the main elements of a Western Polesie wedding, unique festive folk costumes, household items, and musical instruments. In addition, the wedding ritual "Pokryvala Znyats" (removing the veil) from Polesie will be demonstrated.
From July 10th until the end of the festival, the "Zadzvinski Kirmaš" fair will operate within the cultural and historical complex "Golden Ring of the City of Vitebsk 'Dvina'", while the exhibition and fair of souvenir products "Park-Picnic" will be held at the site near the "Vitebsk" Concert Hall.
The XXVI International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" will take place from July 13th to 17th (additional events are scheduled for July 10th-12th and July 18th-19th).