"Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" is planned to be held on July 11-17, 2013
It is proposed to hold the events of the XXII International Festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" from July 11 to 17, 2013. The preparation for this major event was discussed at a meeting of the organizing committee, chaired by Anatoly Tozik, Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, BELTA was informed by the press service of the Belarusian government.
The main conceptual approaches to holding the festival and the program of its main events were discussed at the meeting of the organizing committee. Traditionally, solo concerts of pop stars will be held in the Summer Amphitheater before the opening and after the closing of the festival. The Chairman of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the festival, Anatoly Tozik, noted: "The festival is the visiting card of our country, a cultural brand that needs to be developed taking into account the landmark events of the country and reflecting the best achievements of national culture and the cultures of the Slavic peoples." The main idea of the XXII International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" will be the unity of Slavic cultures and peoples.
The main traditional events of the festival will be preserved: opening and closing galas, concerts of artists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, the Union State, the international competition of pop singers "Vitebsk-2013", the international children's music competition, Youth Day, theater and film projects, and separate creative events. It is proposed to use original forms of presentation and diversify the genre palette of events.
Negotiations are underway regarding the participation of famous performers from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, and other countries in the opening gala concert. As part of the Union State Day (July 12), a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the People's Artist of the USSR, composer Mark Fradkin, is planned. On Russia Day (July 16), a concert by the twice-decorated Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army named after A.V. Alexandrov is scheduled.
The festival program includes a concert by the National Academic Concert Orchestra of Belarus under the direction of Mikhail Finberg with the participation of popular performers. The candidacy of People's Artist of Russia Larisa Dolina is being considered as the chairperson of the performers' competition jury, and People's Artist of Belarus Yadviga Poplavskaya for the children's competition.
A broader format includes the events of Youth Day, which will take place on July 13: a press conference, a patriotic event "We Remember and Are Proud!" with the laying of flowers and wreaths by youth from all regions of the country at the memorial complex on Victory Square are planned. For the first time within the framework of Youth Day, a festival of youth subcultures will be held, and simultaneously, a parade of youth subcultures "Belarus in My Heart!" will take place. Also within the framework of Youth Day, the international youth festival "Fire of Dance - 2013" and an evening rock program will be held.
Accompanying events are planned during the festival days: the festival of folk crafts and trades "Gorod Maystrov" (City of Masters), the open regional festival of traditional weaving "Palatnyanyya pereplyoty" (Linen Weaves), the festival "Belaruskaje padvor'ye" (Belarusian Courtyard), a fair for the sale of products by Vitebsk and Belarusian manufacturers, concerts by popular performers and amateur groups on the city's stages.
In order to hold the festival events at a high level, following the meeting of the organizing committee, relevant instructions have been given to government bodies and organizations. From March 1, 2013, it was instructed to ensure informational and advertising support for the selection of participants for the festival competitions, as well as the preparation of festival events. It was instructed to work out a number of issues related to public procurement of goods (works, services) for the festival, and material incentives for employees.