Vitebsk summer cafes to increase seating for "Slavianski Bazaar" guests.

The number of seats in Vitebsk's summer cafes will be increased by 1.5 times compared to last year's forum for the guests of "Slavianski Bazaar," reported Irina Levkovich, head of the main trade and services department of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee.

Traditionally, at this time, domestic products are in high demand among guests and residents of Vitebsk. Light industry goods, food processing enterprises of the Vitebsk region and the whole country will be sold on Lenina, Suvorova, and Kirova streets. In total, about 300 retail outlets will operate in the city during "Slavianski Bazaar." "In addition to the fact that there are 50 catering facilities within walking distance in the festival zone, an additional 22 summer cafes will operate with more than 2,000 seats. This is 1.5 times more than last year," said Irina Levkovich. Furthermore, there are 5,000 seats in stationary cafes and restaurants.

During the current hot days, a wide assortment of ice cream and cooling drinks will be sold. On Kirova Street, the Vitebsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organize a fair of Belarusian and Russian goods. On Zamkovaya Street, the regional marketing center will present small businesses of Vitebsk.

Catering enterprises will expand their range of Belarusian cuisine dishes during the festival days, as they are most in demand among guests. One cafe will prepare 8 types of draniki, while others will offer food cooked over an open fire. They also plan to prepare the longest sausage and bake souvenir bakery products. "I hope that trade will not spoil the mood of the guests and participants of the forum, but will add its own flavor to the celebration," added the head of the main department.

The XXX International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" will be held from July 15 to 18. Additional events are planned for July 14 and 19. The forum expects representatives from 33 countries and about 5,000 artists.

BELTA.