XXX Day of Belarusian Written Language starts in Horadok

The Day of Belarusian Written Language is gathering for the 30th time figures of various arts, scientists, athletes, and journalists from all over Belarus. The festival will take place in Horadok on September 2-3.

The main theme is the anniversary of the Day of Written Language. The venue of the festival (Vitebsk region) is symbolic - three decades ago, it was first held in Polotsk, which has been the capital of this event three times during this period. This year, Horadok has taken over the baton.

The brand of the Horadok district is the main character of the poem "Taras on Parnassus," written by Kanstantsin Vereenitsyn, a native of this land. The district center will host the "Horadok Parnassus" festival of folk art, poetry, and folklore, dedicated to the work of the outstanding Belarusian poet.

The Year of Peace and Creation, the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Horadok from the Nazi invaders, and the 140th anniversary of the birth of Yanka Mavr will also be important themes of the Day of Written Language. In addition, events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the "Batkavshchyna. In Search of the Lost" project will begin. Furthermore, exhibitions of all cities that were capitals of the Day of Belarusian Written Language will be a special feature of this year's event.

Guests of the festival will be able to meet famous contemporary literary figures, support the performances of young readers who became finalists of the republican competition "Living Classics", visit various interactive areas, including youth ones, exhibitions, book and project presentations, the "Festival of Books and Press", and film screenings.

The grand opening of the Day of Belarusian Written Language will take place today at 8:00 PM. An integral part of it will be the awarding of the winners of the republican competition "National Literary Prize".

The celebration will continue on September 3 with thematic exhibitions, presentations, and interactive areas. Guests of Gorodok will also enjoy the culinary festival "Mara Gurmana".

The grand closing of this significant event will take place at 2:00 PM on the central square of the district center.

"BELTA"