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12 Jul 2013

Lukashenko: Slavonic Bazaar is one of spiritual catalysts of Eurasian integration

Lukashenko: Slavonic Bazaar is one of spiritual catalysts of Eurasian integration

VITEBSK, 12 July (BelTA) - The festival Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk is one of spiritual catalysts of the integration in the Eurasian space, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at an opening ceremony of the 22nd International Festival of Arts Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk on 11 July, BelTA has learnt.

“Born in Vitebsk, in the heart of the Slavonic world, our festival is the keeper of spiritual unity of the millions-strong Slavonic family which is the bearer of one of the most ancient and rich cultures. We, Slavonic brothers, should revive and promote our values all over the world. These are kindness, compassion, tolerance towards the peoples of different nationalities and beliefs, respect for human dignity and unshakeable moral principles and traditions,” the head of state said.

According to Alexander Lukashenko, the festival contributes significantly to the realization of the humanitarian mission of Slavonic people today: “There is a reason for the existence of the motto “Through art to peace and mutual understanding.” In the time of its nascence it became part of the force that did not let destroy centuries-old brotherhood between Belarus, Ukraine and Russia in the period of historic change.”

“Today Slavonic Bazaar is one of the spiritual catalysts of the integration processes in the countries of the former Soviet Union and even wider, in the Eurasian space. It occupies a special place among other international arts forums and has a full right to bear a title of “the festival of the festivals” representing a wide range of achievements of the global culture,” the Belarusian leader underlined.

According to the President, the festival gets tens and hundreds new friends every year. This is a meeting place for the winners of Eurovision, New Wave, San Remo and other festivals proving an old maxim that the language of songs is a language of friendship which one can understand without translation.

“This year the festival is held on a global scale because it covers the entire world from Australia to Cuba and Venezuela. One of the central events of the festival will be the Concert of Friendship which will unite creative power of different countries and peoples. Music contests will demonstrate a breathtaking competition of the best young voices of the planet and will contribute to the education of a new generation in the spirit of mutual respect and trust,” Alexander Lukashenko said.

The head of state expressed hope that the scale, creative variety and bright interweavement of languages and cultures at Slavonic Bazaar will help make a significant contribution to the augmentation of spiritual richness and preserve original national cultures.

 

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