march 2009

March 6-8

International Tournament of Free-Style Wrestling for the Prize of the Three Time Olympic Champion A. Medvedz (8)

Among competitors are members of the Belarusian national team, sportsmen from the CIS and far-abroad countries.

Venue: Minsk City, Palace of Sport

Organized by: Ministry of Sport and Tourism, Belarusian federation of free-style wrestling, Minsk City Executive Committee

March 8

International Women’s Day (1)

It is a holiday of spring, flowers, and good mood. On this day all men try to congratulate their wives, girlfriends, mothers, and grandmothers. There are many concert programs.

Venue: Concert halls of Minsk City and other towns

Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Culture administration of Minsk City Executive Committee

Tel.: +375 17223-45-18, 203-73-63

VII Regional Festival of Children Dramatic Art “Tcharowny Kuferak” (Magic Box) (2)

The event attracts young theatergoers from Belarus and foreign countries. More than 200 participants demonstrate here their talents.

Venue: Luban district, Minsk region

Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Luban District Executive Committee

Tel.: +375 17 203-73-63

March (third decade)

“Gukanne Vyasny” (Calling Spring) (7)

The most interesting moment of the rite in honor of spring is round dances, to which girls invited spring. Famous folk teams take part in the holiday.

Venue: ”Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Everyday Life”, Ozertso Village, 4km from Minsk

Organized by: Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Everyday Life

Tel.: +375 17209-41-63, + 375 17 507-69-37

March-April

Regional Festival of Exemplary Drama and Puppet teams (2)

The festival is held every three year. It is a classical theater, where performances upon motifs of the best works of Belarusian, Russian, and foreign dramaturgy will be provided to the spectators judgment.

Venue: Gomel city, Rechitsa, Svetlogorsk

Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Gomel Region Executive Committee

Tel.: +375 17 203-73-63, +375232 74-41-52