Pioneers of the Vitebsk region will hold the "Alignment to the Banner" festival
The regional festival of pioneer ceremonial detachments "Attention to the Banner" will be held on January 20 in Vitebsk, BELTA was informed by the regional council of the NGO "Belarusian Republican Pioneer Organization". The chairperson of the council, methodologist of the department of pioneer work and children's movements of the Vitebsk Regional Palace of Children and Youth, Irina Yelenskaya, noted that this is not only a bright and colorful event, but also a way to instill skills in the proper handling of the organization's symbols, mastering pioneer rituals and understanding their significance. "The festival is dedicated to the feat of young pioneer heroes, anti-fascist heroes, and the 100th anniversary of the Armed Forces. We expect at least 200 children aged 12-15 to participate. The best 63 pioneers, based on the results of the regional stage, will take part in the final of the review competition in Minsk on February 8 as part of a consolidated detachment of the region," said Irina Yelenskaya. Each category of participants will present their skills in the corresponding nomination: buglers, drummers, standard-bearers, flag-bearers, laying of wreaths, and drill performance. The organizers of the event are the education department of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, the regional council of the public association "Belarusian Republican Pioneer Organization," and the Vitebsk Regional Palace of Youth.