Count Tyszkiewicz will congratulate the residents of Płock on City Day today

July 4, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. Count Antoni Tyzenhaus will congratulate the residents of Postavy on the City Day today, the Postavy District Executive Committee informed a BELTA correspondent. The appearance of the famous historical figure, Treasurer of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Antoni Tyzenhaus with his retinue will open the theatrical performance "Lyubamumu Goradu 600 Gadou" (To the Beloved City 600 Years Old), which will take place on Lenin Square. The famous reformer and patron of the arts initiated the flourishing of Postavy, its transformation into a cultural and industrial center. On the 600th anniversary of the city, the count will return from the past to inspire the current generation and present gifts to the youth. The vibrant historical mystery will continue with theatricalizations dedicated to the glorious pages of the Great Patriotic War period and the modern life of the Postavy region. The production will be one of the most large-scale and interesting events of the day, as it involves over 300 people, the district executive committee noted. On the 600th anniversary of Postavy, solemn divine services in honor of the city, numerous performances by creative and amateur groups, concerts by the I. Zhinovich National Academic Folk Orchestra of Belarus, and the "Prymaki" ensemble will also take place. Not only artists but also all the townspeople prepared for the celebration of this significant date. For example, local craftswoman Liliya Zaretskaya embroidered a canvas with 11 coats of arms of the twin cities of the Postavy district. The size of the composition is 2.1 m by 2 m. The central place in it is occupied by the coat of arms of the craftswoman's hometown, surrounded by symbols of twin cities and flowers. The homespun canvas and other works by the Postavy resident are presented at the exhibition of folk masters. The City Day coincided with the XII International Festival of Folk Music "Zvinyats' Tsimbaly i Harmonik" (Cymbals and Accordions Ring Out) held in Postavy, which opened on July 3. This year, creative groups from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia became its participants. In total, about 500 guests gathered in Postavy, including artists and famous natives of the district. The forum program includes the traditional competition of individual performers on folk instruments "Who Beats Whom?", street festivals, "City of Masters," discos, sports and entertainment, children's programs, and other events. The final chord on July 5 will be a gala concert of all festival participants. -0-