The roof of the Summer Amphitheatre in Vitebsk will be replaced by the forum of regions and the "Slavianski Bazaar".

The roof of the Summer Amphitheatre in Vitebsk will get a new look for the upcoming Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia, as well as the "Slavianski Bazaar" International Arts Festival, as reported by Gleb Lapitsky, General Director of the Vitebsk Culture Center and Director of the Arts Forum.

Preliminary work is already underway. "Project work is currently being carried out to replace the roof covering of the Summer Amphitheatre and modernize its lighting," Gleb Lapitsky clarified.

This involves a complete replacement of the polycarbonate covering, as it no longer meets the required standards. "We can thank the old one – it hasn't failed since 2007," noted Gleb Lapitsky. "And our main task is to modernize the lighting itself, because new systems are coming, fiber-optic ones, controlled via cloud technologies and servers. In 2007, this was state-of-the-art. We want the roof control to be modern today, for it to acquire a more screen-like appearance."

The General Director of the Culture Center added that the Summer Amphitheatre is a hallmark of Vitebsk. Its arch was modernized last year, and the roof with lighting will be the next stage of renovation. The amphitheatre building itself, where the dressing rooms are located, will also feature original lighting.

The facility also expects work on repairing seats and steps in the auditorium. The Summer Amphitheatre's cultural and sports complex will undergo staircase modernization. The new staircases will be built according to all requirements and standards, including provisions for people with disabilities. Meanwhile, while construction tasks are being addressed, the creative team is preparing for the upcoming large-scale forums. In particular, specialists are already developing a design concept for the stage setting for the main venue of the "Slavianski Bazaar."

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