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International Arts Festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk Announces Diverse Lineup

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The 34th International Arts Festival Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk, Belarus, has unveiled a multifaceted program featuring a junior song contest, exhibitions, concerts, and dance performances. The festival will run from 10 to 13 July, showcasing the talents of artists from 14 countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The junior song contest, featuring 14 countries, will be the central event on 8 July at the Vitebsk Concert Hall, with performances of cartoon soundtracks for the first time.
  • Belarus will be represented by 12-year-old Amalia Sukhan, who will perform a song from The Lion King dressed in themed costumes.
  • Composer Yevgeny Oleinik, a laureate of the presidential prize For Spiritual Revival and Honored Artist of Belarus, will head the jury of the competition.
  • The international Dream Dance Fest project will take place at the Vitebsk Concert Hall, featuring dance groups from around the world, and will start at 12:30.
  • A presentation of living paintings will occur at the Central Exhibition Hall at 11:30, and the Art Museum will present the Yatakvizhu exposition of graphic works by Alexander Bogdanovsky at 15:00.
  • The concert-performance Master and Mandolin at the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic Hall will feature Russian musicians playing the mandolin, domra, and organ.
  • A concert of TikTok stars at the Vitebsk Central Sports Complex is expected to draw large crowds, with 6,000 seats transformed into a concert hall for the duration of the festival.
  • The Yakub Kolas National Academic Drama Theater will present the performance Ladies and Hussars at 19:00, followed by an autograph and photo session.
  • The festival directorate affiliated with the Government of Belarus has emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and recognition of artistic talent.

Statistics:

  • 14 countries will participate in the junior song contest on 8 July.
  • 12-year-old Amalia Sukhan will perform a song from The Lion King.
  • The festival will run from 10 to 13 July.
  • The international Dream Dance Fest project will feature performances at 12:30.
  • The concert-performance Master and Mandolin will take place at the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic Hall at 18:00.
  • The concert of TikTok stars at the Vitebsk Central Sports Complex will have 6,000 seats transformed into a concert hall.
  • The festival program is centered in Vitebsk, Belarus.

Sources:

  • "Government of Belarus"
  • "BelTA"

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