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GRODNO, 6 August (BelTA) - The ceramics festival will take place at the walls of Krevo Castle on 23 August, BelTA learned from Alesya Tsap, a ceramics artist, one of the organizers of the festival.

The festival will take place near the walls of once awe-inspiring Krevo Castle where local dukes struggled for power and the famous dynastic union was formed. The ceramics fest is expected to bring together about 30 potters who will help visitors make cups, horns of plenty or whistles. The big ceramics fair will offer exclusive souvenirs. Young visitors to the ceramics fair will receive clay modeling lessons. The inspiring atmosphere will be created by musicians, ethnic and folk art groups.

The festival will include medieval amusements and fascinating master classes in folk dances, songs and games. Visitors will get familiar with traditional Belarusian crafts, buy souvenirs and learn to cook Belarusian national food. During the festival volunteers will present their initiatives regarding the protection of the Belarusian cultural heritage.

The trade stalls will offer fresh bread baked to ancient recipes, kvass, other Belarusian foods and drinks.

The event will be held with the support of the Smotrgon District Executive Committee.

Krevo Castle is a specimen of medieval defense architecture. It was built by Grand Duke of Lithuania Hiedymin and his son Alhierd at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. The castle witnessed many historical events. The Union of Krevo (Act of Kreva), the first step towards the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, was signed in the castle in 1385.