The competition to create the anthem of Vitebsk has been extended until the end of the year

November 3, Vitebsk / Olga Bogacheva - BELTA /. The second round of the competition for the creation of the Vitebsk anthem will start in November, the Vitebsk City Executive Committee's culture department informed a BELTA correspondent. None of the 23 works submitted for the first round of the competition by authors from Vitebsk, Senno, Liozno districts, Vitebsk, Minsk, Novopolotsk, and St. Petersburg (Russia) could win the undivided sympathy of the jury members. The second round will last until the end of the year. It is planned to involve not only authors who have already tried their hand but also creative intellectuals, young musicians, and writers in this round. According to the competition terms, participants must create a memorable, patriotic, solemn piece that reflects the individuality and historical and cultural value of Vitebsk. A text in the Belarusian language, music, or a finished anthem (text and sheet music), marked with a motto and containing information about the author, can be submitted to the jury for consideration. The Vitebsk City Executive Committee is the organizer of the competition. -0-