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Exhibitions, performances, master classes. Where to go in Minsk and other cities of Belarus on November 7 and 8

There will be many rallies and other events dedicated to the October Revolution Day in Belarus during the upcoming holiday weekend. But the program on November 7 and 8...

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Exhibitions, performances, master classes. Where to go in Minsk and other cities of Belarus on November 7 and 8

There will be many rallies and other events dedicated to the October Revolution Day in Belarus during the upcoming holiday weekend. The program will not be limited to November 7 and 8. In a traditional review, the online publication “sb.by” collected events that are definitely worth paying attention to.

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Illustrative photo from the archive "SB" MINSK * School holidays are the right time, for example, to introduce children to good music. On Sunday, November 8, you can do this by going to the Belgosphilarmonia.

Belgosphilarmonia. Photo from the SB archive
Belgosphilarmonia. Photo from the SB archive

In the small hall named after G. Shirma, a children's ensemble of percussion instruments of the Music Academy at the Symphony Orchestra of India from Mumbai will perform.

Meanwhile, the Belarusian State Circus continues to show the program Circus Continents. If you haven’t already enjoyed it, then it is quite possible to eliminate this gap on the holiday weekend. A good mood is guaranteed!

Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"
Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"

The Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus offers excursions for schoolchildren during the autumn holidays. From 1 to 8 November, excursions are held in the exposition greenhouse. Autumn is a magical time when every tree seems to see yellow, orange and red garlands, and the air is filled with the aroma of the last flowers. In the exposition greenhouse, guests can go on a trip through the rainforest. Under the glass dome you can see many unusual plants, such as giant palm trees, long lianas, ancient ginkgos, magnolias, spreading ferns and much more.

* On Sunday, November 8, the Loshitskaya Estate Museum, a branch of the Museum of the History of the City of Minsk, will host the music program "November. Jazz with the participation of Belarusian performers Valeria Yankovsky (piano) and Maria Sheiko (violin). The program combines the works of jazz musicians and composers of different directions.

The Bel Suono Three Piano Show will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a grand concert in the Grand Hall of the Palace of the Republic accompanied by the National Presidential Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus.

Photo from the SB archive
Photo from the SB archive

Over the years, the soloists of Bel Suono have created a unique genre at the intersection of academic traditions, modern technologies and stage shows. Their interpretations of classics amaze with freshness and depth, and the virtuosity of the performance combines professionalism with emotional power and subtle taste. The anniversary program will combine all the best things that began the history of Bel Suono, and present new musical works – from the author’s music of soloists, reworkings of classic masterpieces, soundtracks of world and Soviet cinema to unexpected interpretations of world pop and rock classics.

* The Minsk Palace of Art hosts the exhibition "Vitebsk Phenomenon. XX / XXI", a large-scale exhibition project presents a panorama of the artistic life of Vitebsk for more than 100 years. The exposition contains works by over 120 masters from the collection of the Vitebsk Regional Museum of Local History. In a single space, visitors can see works reflecting the academic origins of the art of the turn of the XIX-XX centuries, revolutionary experiments and avant-garde, post-war realism and artistic achievements of the Soviet era, as well as modern works by authors of the XXI century. Pay attention.

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Chizhovka Arena. Photo from the SB archive The national team of Belarus took bronze at the 3x3 hockey tournament as part of the Presidential Sports Club Cup * Sports fans can go to Chizhovka Arena, where the Presidential Sports Club Hockey Cup is held from 4 to 7 November. Teams from Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan take part in the tournament. Entrance to all competition matches is free. The Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in the Minsk region on November 7 invites to the unique ceremony "Provady С Troops".

Photo from the SB archive
Photo from the SB archive

The organizers promise a lot of interesting things. You will learn how young men were sent to the army in different places of the country, what signs existed, you will see traditional actions at the wires, and you will also be able to take part in a master class on traditional Belarusian amulets. You can also buy souvenirs from folk craftsmen and visit the “Belarusian Korchma”, which is located on the territory of the museum. On November 7, an event of patriotic forces - public associations and political parties - will be held in Brest with the laying of flowers on Lenin Square and an exhibition of retro cars.

Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"
Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"

In Pinsk, after the morning rally on Lenin Square, a reception will be held in the pioneer and youth organizations, activists of public associations and parties will be noted. The rally “Power in Unity” is also planned, and the participants of the Berezovsky motor rally “Roads of October” will take their route from Birch to Belozersk.

Those who want to spend November 7 outside the city will be waiting in the Luninets district. In the village of Sitnitsky Dvor will be military-historical reconstruction "Partisan October".

Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"
Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"

If you have not yet had time to visit the exhibition “Carriage for Cinderella” in the Brest Regional Museum of Local History, then you should hurry to do this, since on Saturday, November 7, the exhibition will close. At the exhibition you can see pumpkins, zucchini, squash and many other members of the pumpkin family, growing all over the Earth, except for cold countries.

* Also in this museum you can visit the exhibition "Song of the bison", dedicated to the history of salvation of the owner of the Bialowieza Forest. Want to learn interesting facts about the origin of the bison, its life and the restoration of the species? Then - in the Brest Regional Museum. The exposition presents items from the museum collection. Rare exhibits are the book by G. P. Kartsev “Belovezhskaya Pushcha”, a radio tracking collar behind the bison, as well as the skull of the ancestor of the bison – steppe bison.

Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"
Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"

The exhibition is complemented by objects of decorative and applied art dedicated to the bison.

VITEBOS REGION

* The Vitebsk Concert Hall on November 7 and 8 will be the main podium for the Blue House open festival-contest of fashion and design. Within two days, dozens of talented designers, fashion theaters and creative teams will present their works. The competition program will cover several relevant areas at once: from ethno-suit in modern reading and street fashion to avant-garde, author’s collections and even a separate nomination “footwear and accessories”.

Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"
Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"

Everyone will also have a rich educational and cultural program. Guests will discuss trends at the discussion platform “Ethnostyle in modern clothes”. In addition, they will be able to see archival diploma works of graduates of the Department of Fashion and Design of Vitebsk State Technological University, as well as unique exhibits of the exhibition of the Sewing Machines collection. History of creation and development”.

* On Sunday, November 7, the Vitebsk Regional Museum invites everyone to the courtyard of the Town Hall for a traditional film screening. The program includes cartoons “Autumn Comes to Moomin Dol”, “That’s What Abandoned”, “Merry Garden”, as well as the feature film “The Elusive Avengers”. In addition, guests are waiting for tea at the samovar. You can go up to the observation deck of the town hall.

* Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic on November 7 invites you to visit the literary project "F. M. Dostoevsky". Crime without punishment" (as part of the Ad Libitum cycle) : a performance of shadow theater, a poetic duel, an open microphone and a quiz will not leave anyone indifferent.

GOMEL REGION

* The branch of the Vetkovsk Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions named after F. G. Shklyarov in Gomel invites you to a master class on weaving a throat - a traditional Negliube girl beaded decoration.

* On November 7, Zhitkovichi will celebrate the City Day on a large scale. The program includes concerts of the exemplary orchestra of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other artists, a disco, an exhibition and sale of handmade products and master classes from artisans, an art space "Draw the City of Happiness", a thematic library platform, attractions, inflatable slides and much more. One of the brightest events of the day, of course, will be the fireworks "Salute to you, my native land!".

Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"
Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"

In the agro-town of Old High Yelsky district will be the national holiday "Dmiter" . There will be a lot of live music, delicious treats and soulful communication.

GRODNO REGION

Tomorrow, November 7, in Grodno for the first time will be held Bison Race Obstacles will be installed in the city Park "Pyshki", as well as along the river Neman. The length of the route will be 5 kilometers, participants will overcome 20 obstacles of varying complexity. Both the strongest athletes and beginners can take part in the race.

* The Grodno Regional Philharmonic on November 7 invites you to the play "All About Men", in which the roles are performed by Ilya Glinnikov, Mikhail Bashkatov and Dmitry Zhoidik. Modern comedy about the life of men will definitely create a great mood.

* Grodno Regional Puppet Theatre will present the premiere of the musical about the adventures of Buratino and his friends "Golden Key" on November 7, and on November 8 - the concert "Organ and Cymbals: Baroque / Cinema / Rock". There will be masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, Tomaso Albinoni, Antonio Vivaldi, famous melodies from cinema, as well as classics of rock.

Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"
Illustrative photo from the archive "SB"

* Volkovysk on Saturday, November 7, will meet participants of the open regional festival-competition of choreographic art “Everybody Dances!”. At this dance festival, a large number of dancers will gather, who will present competitive numbers in different categories: “classical dance”, “folk and folk-stage dance”, “pop dance”, “ball and sports dance”, “dance show”, “oriental dance” and other styles and trends of modern choreography. On Saturday, November 7, at Lenin Square in Mogilev, a solemn rally will be held with the participation of the city and region leadership, labor collectives and public associations. Anyone can join.

Photo from the SB archive
Photo from the SB archive

There will be a lot of interesting things in the museums of the regional center. In the Art Museum named after P.V. Maslennikov, on November 8, a unique exhibition project “To Feel” will be completed, the V.K. Byalynitsky-Biruli Museum invites to the exhibition “Pedvizhniki” from the collection of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, the photo project “The Road to the Sky” is presented in the exhibition hall of the Museum of History of Mogilev, and the E.R. Romanov Mogilev Regional Museum of Local History invites to the exhibition “Svyatochny circlesvarot” .

* The Bobruisk Frontier military-historical exhibition will be held on November 7 and 8 in the open area on the territory of the Bobruisk Fortress, the project is designed to immerse residents and guests of the city in the atmosphere of the war years, remind them of the heroic past and the need to preserve historical memory. According to the organizers, this is a great opportunity to touch the living history of the whole family, to learn more about the past of Bobruisk during the Great Patriotic War, to see in detail how the army life was arranged.

Photo from the SB archive
Photo from the SB archive

There will be an interactive platform in the format of a Red Army field camp, conveying the spirit of the era. There you can see the uniforms and equipment of soldiers and officers, learn how medical care was provided in the field, how the field kitchen was arranged, what standards of allowance existed in the army. Also for visitors, a campaign tent, a photo zone and a shooting range are prepared, where Mosin rifle, PPSh, machine gun will be presented.

Have a good weekend!

Source: СБ. Беларусь сегодня ↗

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