500th anniversary of Belarusian book-printing and Polotsk"s 1155th anniversary to become dominant themes of 2017 Belarusian Written Language Day.<br>Belarusian Written Language Day promises to be the year"s unique cultural event.<br>Next year"s Belarusian Written Language Day will take place in Polotsk. The choice has been based on several upcoming significant dates, such as the 500th anniversary of Belarusian book-printing and the first Bible published by Francysk Skaryna, as well as the 1155th anniversary of Polotsk.<br>Preparations for the holiday have been discussed at the first meeting of the national organising committee.<br>Belarusian Written Language Day celebrations in Polotsk will become a unique cultural event