The XXX International Festival of Song and Music "Dnyaproŭskiya halasy u Dubroŭne" was held in the Dubrovno district.
The first day of the festival resonated with songs and dances, and nightingale notes. A youth festival "Festival Mood" was held in Lipki Park, complemented by street art "Youth = Creative". The finalists of the open regional children's vocal competition "Nightingale Notes" pleased with their creativity on the main stage. Festive trade and attractions were set up on the central square and in the city park. The program continued with the city festival "Here the groves sing their songs to me," as well as "Vecherina in Dubroŭna." The evening mood was created by a congratulatory concert "Dance Element" by the folk vocal and instrumental ensemble "Aurum," fireworks, and a disco "Dubroŭna! Light up the XXX Festival!"
Today's Saturday program began with a quick introduction to the festival participants, "Welcome, Festival Guests." Each group wove a ribbon with the name of their hometown into the "Wreath of Friendship." An integral part of it is oak branches, a symbol of Dubroŭna. The Wreath of Friendship became an embodiment of friendship among peoples. According to the organizers' plan, it will be solemnly launched down the Dnieper River at the closing gala concert on Sunday.
Symbolically, the jubilee XXX International Festival of Song and Music "Dnyaproŭskiya halasy ŭ Dubroŭne" was opened by its symbol – the genre sculpture "Nightingale Chime." The solemn opening was attended by Vyacheslav Durnov, Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee.
– Our Vitebsk region is a festival region. Each district is famous for its unique brand. "Dnipro Voices in Dubrovno" is a festival with a 30-year history. People bring their children and grandchildren here; it's interesting for people. Guests come not only from Belarus but also from other countries. They see how the district, the Vitebsk region, and our republic as a whole live. Besides the creative aspect, there is also a political component: we present our country.
Part of the festive program was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the district and the country.
The theme of the Great Patriotic War runs like a red thread through all events, including local history conferences, rallies at the monuments to fallen soldiers, car and foot races, a patriotic song contest with the participation of young performers from different regions of Vitebsk, theatrical performances, and a dialogue platform with the participation of artists from the Youth Estrada Theater. According to tradition, a solemn requiem rally will be held at the "Rylenkі" memorial complex, where the "With a Song – to Victory" folk event will take place. Those present will sing "Let Us Bow to Those Great Years" in unison.
According to tradition, a press conference will be held with the heads of delegations, jury members, the organizing committee, and media representatives.
The festival will open with a concert-presentation of participating groups "Melodies of Friendship Flow Along the Dnipro Bank."
The third festival day will be marked by a car rally with the participation of a motorcycle club from Orsha. More than three dozen motorcycles will escort the festival participants to the memorial sign, lead a theatrical procession, and make a lap of honor with the flags of the five participating countries. There will also be an award ceremony for the contest winners. The anniversary festival will conclude with the folk ritual "Pasakhi – on Easy Paths," the concert program "Starry Night over the Dnipro" by the Belarusian State Ensemble "Pesniary," and a festive fireworks display.