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Tutors and student demonstrated culinary skills A pumpkin festival was held at the Belarusian state pedagogical university named after M.Tank. For a festive atmosphere, hundreds of vegetables were brought to an argobiostation. Eleven teams of tutors and students demonstrated their culinary skills on that day. They cooked pumpkin pan-cakes, soups, candied peels and cereals. Along with the best dish, the most beautiful first year girl and the most original fruit were elected.

Olympic Sports Complex to host over 40 sports venues Olympic Day celebrations will be held across 40 venues of the Olympic Sports Complex in Minsk on August 24. The event is aimed primarily at children. The kids will be able to get acquainted with various sports. Participants will receive special cards to mark the ...

List of historical and cultural values of Belarus grows bigger The list of historical and cultural values of Belarus grew bigger with the addition of an ancient rite called Walking the Sula. Residents of the villages Markovichi and Gadichevo in the Gomel region revived it 12 years ago. Since then, the rite is traditionally held on the second day of Easter. It was believed that this rite helps to stay healthy, protects from natural calamities and ensures a good harvest. Walking the Sula became the...

Tradition has it, to spend time rejoicing The Orthodox Christians began celebrating the Week of Renewing. The special time should be spent with a special joy. The Holy doors in cathedrals are open, Cross processions are accompanied by chimes. The tradition has it, to visit relatives and friends. After the week, remembrance period will start, with the ancestors' memorial day in the center.

On this day, the Mother of God is remembered, which first brought little Jesus to the temple and received news Today, the Orthodox believers celebrate one of the 12 most important holidays - the Presentation of the Lord. On this day, the Mother of God is remembered, which first brought little Jesus to the temple and received news: her son is the Infant God, carrying the light that humanity has been waiting for many years. Today is the Day of Orthodox Youth. Minsk Ecclesiastical Academy received...

Many Belarusians sent video cards to Chinese friends China celebrated the first day of the Lunar New Year. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko congratulated President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people on the holiday. At this time, the Celestial Empire turns into a huge festival. Cities are filled with street performers, while the people of China update their wardrobe, and attract happiness with fireworks. And, of course, they recall the great events of the passing year. One of such events...

Over 100 people took part in mountain skiing competition Skiing, snow-boarding and tubing. The World Snow Day was actively marked in the Belarus' capital Minsk. The celebration at one of the mountain resorts in the vicinity of the city received about 5 thousand people. The holiday had two pats – entertainment and sports. Over 100 people joined the downhill skiing competition. This year, the World Snow day was celebrated ...

Kolyady celebrations will last until January 21 Residents of the village Shestisnopy of the Cherven District have preserved one of the ancient Kolyady rituals. Every year local musical collective Svayaki organizes festive events for the villagers. Every household ...

Traditions of Christmas celebration revived in Belarusian regions The Orthodox Christmastide is gong on. It is the time for caroling. Our ancestors always greeted the carol singers. Artistic group Bliznyanka of the Polotsk district revives the folk traditions. The locals know ...

Children received gifts and watched «The Sleeping Beauty» musical The Mogilev Region Executive Committee and the Belarusian Children's Fund arranged a New Year party holiday for kids. Almost five hundred children took part in the charity event, including students of family-type homes, boarding schools, rehabilitation centers. They received sweet gifts and watched «The Sleeping Beauty» musical. Sponsors helped the kids to fulfill their dream to get to the show. This year over 150 thousand young...