Races in the wilderness and knights in Mstislavl: how regional festivals attract guests

What regional festivals attract guests, said the head of the strategic planning department of the National Tourism Agency Yulia Krasko. Belta reports.

Yulia Krasko stressed that one of the key areas for extending the period of stay of a tourist is the development of event events: These are various concerts, festivals, sports events. Recently, the National Tourism Agency conducted the race “Nalibok trails” in Nalibok Forest. We are trying to draw more and more attention to the regions.”.

The head of the strategic planning department paid special attention to exhibition and museum objects. In particular, she mentioned the new building of the National Museum at the intersection of Winners Avenue and Orel Street in Minsk. “It is impressive both in appearance and in its exposure. There are many archaeological elements. Exposition dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, the formation of the Belarusian statehood. And we are sure that, of course, the visitor will have something to see and surprise, she said.

Speaking about the festival movement, Yulia Krasko singled out bright regional projects that caused a strong response from the audience: We really have a lot of festivals. For example, the knight festival in Mstislavl, to which we took our bloggers when visiting Mogilev region. It also caused a lot of interest, a lot of bright emotions. And other regional festivals, such as “Tsmok’s Shed”, which takes place in the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve and includes theatrical performances. There is much to offer this region for tourists.” The National Agency for Tourism called event and active tourism drivers of the development of small territories