The "Braslavskie Zarnitsy" festival took place in Braslav
The festive opening of the festival took place in the evening with the traditional obtaining of live fire, a parade of clubs, and various entertainment programs.
In addition to numerous creative collectives, the festival was attended by distinguished guests: Vladimir Terentyev, Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Council of Deputies; Valery Gramada, First Deputy Minister of Culture of Belarus; Petr Podgursky, Head of the Department of Culture of the Regional Executive Committee. Among the honored guests were: Khalmurat Rashidov, representative of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Deputy Director of the Department of Humanitarian Cooperation, General Political and Social Problems of the Executive Committee of the CIS; Ilya Laput, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Daugavpils; Vladimir Matveev, member of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus; a delegation from Jingzhou city (PRC) led by Wan Jianping, Deputy Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; the Italian province of Randazzo led by Tindaro Scalisi, Chairman of the Municipal Council; and the Sartavala urban settlement of the Republic of Karelia, led by German Grishin, Head of Administration.
Numerous representatives of organizations and enterprises, as well as artistic collectives of hosts and guests, flowed into the city center like streams. Here, a column was formed, heading towards the Lesnichovka forest park – the venue for mass celebrations. The festival was gaining momentum.
Vladimir Terentyev welcomed the participants. He reminded those present that the "Braslav Dawns" festival is the oldest in the country and has become a unique brand not only for the region but for the entire oblast. He once again confirmed the well-known postulate: creativity unites, and in the Year of Peace and Creation, it acquires special meaning when the universally understood language of song and dance brings only kindness, mutual understanding, and smiles. These words found their continuation in the concert-greeting "Creativity. Friendship. Unity."
On Zamkovaya Hill, members of amateur historical reconstruction associations built a fortified camp. The festival "Sword of Brachislav", as part of "Brachislav Dawns", is one of the most spectacular events demonstrating medieval life. Curious people get acquainted here with the techniques of birch bark weaving, blacksmithing, weaving on vertical looms, and fishing net making. You can listen to a lecture on flint processing.
Warriors begin training battles to make them more impressive during the performance. Nearby, the musical group "Graf Chapsky" is rehearsing. Those not involved in these activities are playing games.
Modern masters from Houses of Crafts demonstrate their professionalism on a separate site.
The first day of the festival concluded with a concert by Honored Artist of Belarus Alexander Solodukha. The second day of the festival promises to be just as eventful and interesting.