Two hours before the start of the long-awaited concert "Rhythms of Summer" at the "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk", fans began to fill the fan zone.

According to operational data from the Vitebsk Regional Department of the State Labor Inspectorate,

An interactive exhibition of the brightest youth projects from the regions of Belarus and Minsk has been launched in the Vitebsk football arena. Also here is an exposition of the republican project "Belarus: Before and After". The photos showcase the sights of Belarusian cities before and after the Great Patriotic War. Each photo holds its own story.

The "On Seven Winds" street art festival, as part of the "Slavianski Bazaar" festival, opened in Vitebsk with a grand parade. The colorful procession, featuring artists, musicians, performers, and other entertainers, marched along Lenin Street, drawing both festival participants and numerous spectators.

The six-thousand-seat hall of the Summer Amphitheater hosted one of the most beloved and anticipated projects of the "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" festival - "Golden Hit".

Keys to apartments in a new residential building in the agro-town of Novka were handed over to the new residents on Independence Day.

An international conference "The Time of the Union State: Cultural and Information Space" was held at Vitebsk State University named after P. Masherov.

The award ceremony and gala concert of the participants of the XXIII International Children's Music Competition "Vitebsk-2025" took place in the concert hall. As part of the event, young Belarusian artist Amaliya Sukhan was awarded the Grand Prix of the competition. She received the main prize – the "Lyra" statuette – the day before from the hands of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko during the opening of the XXXIV International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk".

Vitebsk discussed prospects for cooperation and strengthening relations in various fields with China, Slovakia, and India.

<p> The performer of the famous song "Dreams Come True", a legend of Soviet and modern Russian pop music Yuri Antonov has acquired a permanent residence at "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk". His name is immortalized on the Square of Laureates of the Special Prize of the President of Belarus "Through Art – to Peace and Understanding" near the main festival venue – the Summer Amphitheatre. </p> <br> <br> <p> </p>

On July 10, the grand opening ceremony of the XXXIV International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" took place.

Hundreds of people solemnly marched through the central streets of the city. Among the participants were honored guests and allied youth.

The award ceremony and gala concert of the participants of the XXIII International Children's Music Competition "Vitebsk-2025" took place in the concert hall.

Today, the Vitebsk Concert Hall was filled with the fervor of the Belarusian soul. The golden voice of the national stage and the Grand Prix winner of the XIII Slavianski Bazaar, Pyotr Elfimov, presented the program "Unforgettable…" – a treasury of the musical heritage of Vladimir Muliavin and the legendary Pesniary.