25th edition of Slavonic Bazaar opens in Vitebsk

The jubilee 25th edition of the international festival Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk, one of Belarus’ most renowned cultural brands, brings together performers from 45 countries. This year, the festival is themed around the Year of Culture in Belarus and the 71st anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The official opening ceremony took place on 14 July. The art forum was opened with a festive procession in the central streets of Vitebsk. The flag of Slavonic Bazaar was raised next to the flags of the participating countries.

Apart from the opening ceremony the Summer Amphitheater will host the concerts Union State Invites, Vitebsk Gathers Friends, and 25 Moments of Summer, the final of the contest of young pop singers Vitebsk 2016, solo concerts by popular performers, humor and entertainment projects. Events celebrating the 75th anniversary of the birthday of People’s Artist of the USSR and Belarus Vladimir Mulyavin will be in the spotlight.