When did Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk change its name?
In 1998 the festival has become an inter-state cultural project of Belarus and Russia and suffered another name change that fixed the festival’s affiliation to the city of Vitebsk: International Festival of Arts “Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk”.
When was the first Slavianski Bazaar in Belarus?
The first Slavianski Bazaar was opened in 1992. It was organized by the Belarusian Government with the financial support from Russia and Ukraine. The main goal of the very first festival was an attempt to acquaint the Belarusian audience with pop and folk trends from Slavic countries.
How is the final decision made in Slavianski Bazaar?
On this stage all vocals must be sung live with the National Concert Orchestra of Belarus under Mikhail Finberg ‘s conduction. The final decision is made by the international jury usually consisting of 10 people who are usually former winners of the contest, former contestants, or other celebrities.
Why was Vitebsk chosen to host Soviet Song Festival?
Vitebsk was chosen to host the festival according to the agreements with Polish city Zielona Góra where “Soviet Song Festival” ( Polish: Festiwal Piosenki Radzieckiej) was held since 1965. The main venue of the present-day festival, the Amphitheatre, was constructed especially for such occasion in 1988.
When was the first Slavianski Bazaar festival held?
Organized by Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, the first festival was held in Vitebsk on 18 July 1992. It was designed to introduce city residents and guests to Slavonic song folklore. In 1993, the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk became a member of the International Federation of Festival Organizations (FIDOF).
When is the International Arts Festival in Vitebsk?
The International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk 2019 was held on 8-17 July. The opening ceremony and a gala concert took place in the Summer Amphitheater on 11 July, and the closing ceremony on 15 July. Additional events were held on 8-10 and 16-17 July.
Can a foreign citizen go to Slavianski Bazaar?
In 2019, foreign citizens got a chance to attend Slavianski Bazaar without visas provided they had a ticket to the international festival of arts in Vitebsk. Thanks to the executive order signed by the Belarusian president, citizens of many countries could make use of the new visa-free rules and enter Belarus through all its border checkpoints.