Belarus will never leave "Slavianski Bazaar" without attention and state support - A.Lukashenko /updated/

July 12, Vitebsk / Tatyana Polezhay - BELTA /. Belarus will never leave the "Slavianski Bazaar" without attention and state support, so that this large-scale forum always maintains its inherent breadth and scope. This was stated today by the President of the country, Alexander Lukashenko, during the opening of the XXI International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk," according to a BELTA correspondent. "Every country has its own main cultural symbol. For sovereign Belarus, this is undoubtedly the 'Slavianski Bazaar.' And we have never left and will not leave the festival without attention and state support, so that this large-scale forum always maintains its inherent breadth and scope," the head of state said. The President drew attention to the fact that during the festival days, the city on the Daugava "becomes the capital of a world art fair, where talents from all over the Earth gather, weaving bright flowers of their unique cultures into the festive wreath." Alexander Lukashenko congratulated all guests and participants of the festival on its opening. "And may this year's 'Slavianski Bazaar' become an unforgettable event for each of us. May it ignite new stars and give us all a good mood," the President wished. "We live in different states. But if we look at art, we have become even closer, and we will live in this one state, the foundation of which is culture," Alexander Lukashenko noted. -0-