About 200 poems entered the contest “Our September 17”. How to participate

About 200 poetic works dedicated to the Day of National Unity were sent by young people and children to the contest “Our September 17”, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti news agency reports.

Reception of works is open from September 7. The organizers note the great interest of young Belarusians in the poetic marathon. During the nine days of application, about 200 poems were received.

Their works were sent by young workers of kindergartens and schools, students, college students. Most poems from students of schools and gymnasiums. The smallest participant of the competition is 6 years old. The boy is studying at SC #42.

Youth under the age of 35 are invited to participate in the poetry festival “Our September 17”. A poem should be written on the theme of National Unity Day. From each author - one work in Russian or Belarusian languages in volume from 4 to 12 quatrains. Work is accepted until October 17.

The organizers of the festival-competition are the Minsk-Novosti agency and the Education Committee of the Minsk City Executive Committee.