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What was an important part of cultural traditions of the Belarusian countryside?
instrumental performance
Where are the artists of The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet theatre of Belarus well-known?
in Belarus and abroad
How many festivals does Belarus hold annually?
60
What has been held in ancient Vitebsk for more than a quarterof a century?
the International Festival of Arts Slaviansky Bazaar
What festival is a unique event first held in 1996?
the Festival of National Cultures
What instruments were the most popular?
duda, zhaleika, gudok, lure, violin and cimbalom
Due to what are the artists well-known?
to their outstanding talent and performance excellence
How many music festivals does Belarus include?
30
How many participants has the International Festival of Arts Slaviansky Bazaar welcomed?
dozens of thousands of participants
How many performers does the Festival of National Cultures gather?
about 1000 performers
What was created in the 15th - 17th centuries ?
church music
Who are the most famous Belarusian composers?
Vladimir Mulyavin, Dmitry Smolsky
When does Alexandria become the venue of large-scale summer festivities?
every year in early July
What is the main stage of the International Festival of Arts Slaviansky Bazaar?
the Summer Amphitheatre
What is main idea of the Festival of National Cultures?
to preserve the national identity
What become the centers of cultural life in the 18th century?
private theatres and chapels of magnetes
Who defined the contemporary Belarusian music culture?
Mikhail Finberg
What are thr biggest music festivals?
Slaviansky Bazaar in Vitebsk, Belarusian music Autumn, Kupala Night Festival
Whom does the International Festival of Arts Slaviansky Bazaar bring together?
renowed artists and rising stars
Into what does Grodno downtown turn?
a large-scale art venue
What are the most popular contemporary music groups?
Name some vocal groups
Chisty Golos, Pesnyary, Syabry
What has rightfully become the signature event of sovereign Belarus?
national music festivals
What is the motto of the International Festivalof Arts Slaviansky Bazaar?
Through Art to Peace and Understanding
Has the Festival of National Cultures become one the country's major cultural and tourist bands?
Yes