Belarusian cultural heritage presented at Korene festival in Slovakia

The International Festival of Slavic Culture Korene (“Roots”) was held in Eastern Slovakia in the Lipany Archaeopark from 11 to 12 September. Among the participants were delegations from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Poland and Ukraine, the organizers told the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti news agency.

The Belarusian side was presented by the folk ensemble of the folk song “Charnitsa”, artisans and actors of the theater-batley “House of Marami”.

Of particular interest to the guests and participants of the festival was a master class on Belarusian straw weaving, which has been included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage since 2022.

The ensemble “Charnitsa” performed songs in Belarusian, Russian and Slovak languages, which prompted the audience to dance and participate in a master class on Belarusian folk dances. For young spectators prepared fairy tales in the Belarusian language in the theater-batleyk.

In addition, the festival hosted master classes on cooking Czech and Slovak cuisine, martial arts and weaving. The Belarusian delegation appreciated the taste of traditional Slovak street food - Langos cakes, made from yeast dough in deep frying.

The Polish equestrian school demonstrated tricks with military elements, as well as trainings on the history of Slavic countries, performances of famous musicians.

The festival was attended by guests from France and Latvia.

The project was organized by the Slovak-Belarusian Society and the Belarusian Embassy in Slovakia. The Slovak Consulate in Minsk also provided special support.

Photo by organizers