Most travelers get information about the culture of the country they will go on abroad. What are the cultural riches of Belarus and what activities are carried out in terms of culture? Belarus is a country with a lot of cultural richness. In Belarus, people have always attached importance to the culture and history of the country and have been living their culture as they have been for years. In my article, I share information about Belarusian culture with you.
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Belarusians have a rich cultural diversity in art, music, theater, literature and many more fields from a young age.
Art History in Belarus: Belarus has had important fields of art and architecture education dating back centuries. Unique music and literary works have been produced in these educational areas and a rich artistic heritage dating back to the present has been achieved. The masterpieces that have survived from the past to the present are protected by the state. These masterpieces are presented to visitors in museums and libraries. Classical and historical works of the music and theaters of Belarus are regularly staged in concert halls and theaters across the country. Modern art culture in Belarus has diversity and dynamism. There are many art exhibitions, musicals, theater performances and cinema festivals that are easily accessible to the Belarusian locals and tourists.
The largest collection of artworks is exhibited in the National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus, which actively promotes national art. Exhibitions of local artists are regularly exhibited in this museum. Other important museums in Belarus; Vitebsk Art Museum, Mogilev Regional Art Museum and Polotsk Art Gallery. Art history in Belarus dates back to Byzantine influences in the 14th century following the emergence of iconography and manuscript painting. The large collection of the National Art Museum in Minsk includes works by Belarusian artists dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries and iconography from the 15th century.
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Music in Belarus: Most of the local people in Belarus can play at least one musical instrument, and today the country's musical styles are presented by the locals at various events. Classical music performances are enjoyed by large audiences. The most popular orchestras are: Belarusian National Concert Orchestra, State Academic Symphony Orchestra led by Mikhail Finberg, Presidential Orchestra of the Republic of Belarus, GR Shirma State Academic Choir, Pesnyary band, Syabry band, Belarus Republic GI Tsitovich National Academic Folk Choir and Chisty Golos vocal group .
It has become increasingly popular in Belarus in modern pop music. Belarus continues to be an enthusiastic and important participating country in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2004. Music festivals are very popular in Belarus. The Slavonic Bazaar, the international arts festival in Vitebsk, has become a symbol of Belarus' festival events. Popular artists from many countries of the world take part in these festivals.
Belarusian Theater: Theater of the country; It has come from the historical folk culture and the minority who traveled to the present day. Today Belarus has a very diverse theater range. Puppet theaters are held in most cities and towns. These theaters are very popular among children and adults. The establishment of most of the professional theater companies operating in Belarus dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. Opera is very popular in the country, and each major city has its own opera house. Ballet, on the other hand, has been very popular in the country since the 18th century, and most towns have their own ballet. “National Academic Bolshoi Theater Ballet of the Republic of Belarus” has a reputation throughout the country and the world.