Creativity and mutual respect distinguish the festival atmosphere of Vitebsk - the "Slavianski Bazaar" Directorate
The jubilee, thirtieth festival is planned to be held in a friendly atmosphere. "Mass information campaigns on social networks should not overshadow the meeting of the artist and the truly sincere viewer. Creativity and mutual respect have always distinguished the festival atmosphere of Vitebsk. We invite everyone to see this for themselves in July," urged the directorate of the "Slavianski Bazaar".
This reaction from the management of the Vitebsk Cultural Center followed numerous appeals to the stars of the upcoming forum on social networks. "Last week, we announced the first participants whom we invite to Vitebsk in July for our jubilee festival. However, a wave of appeals that these artists began to receive en masse in their accounts has created unpleasant tension and is now hindering the festival's preparation. Emotional pressure forces creative people to change their decisions. We believe that viewers and artists should not be offended in any way, as everyone's personal choice deserves respect," the organizers noted.
The festival directorate emphasized that for thirty years, "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" has remained true to its motto "Through Art – to Peace and Understanding". "For three decades, the program has been formed on the basis of the genre diversity of cultures, uniting countries and peoples. Artists and spectators with different creative preferences and tastes met in our city to give each other a celebration. Preparations for each festival begin not one or two years in advance. Long negotiations, agreements, approvals – this is the only way to gather favorite artists and ensembles in one city," the message reads.