| Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk | |
|---|---|
 2011 Stamp of Belarus | |
| Genre | Folk, pop, folk-rock |
| Location(s) | Vitebsk, Belarus |
| Years active | 18 July 1992-present |
| Founders | Belarusian Government |
| Website | fest-sbv |
The International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk",[1][a] also known as Slavic Bazaar, is an annual festival held in Vitebsk, Belarus under the auspices of the Belarusian Government since 1992. Its main program is devoted to Slavic music. The main participants are artists from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, countries of the former Yugoslavia, Poland, and Bulgaria with guests from many other countries, both Slavic and non-Slavic.
A vocal competition is taking place within the framework of the festival. There is also a children's music competition. A special award "Through Art – to Peace and Understanding" is awarded at the festival; the names of the award winners are immortalized on the "Square of Stars" in Vitebsk.[2]
Famous musicians and performers from around the world performed at the festival as headliners, including Michael Bolton, Alla Pugacheva, Thomas Anders, Sumi Jo, Alessandro Safína, Patricia Kaas, Lou Bega, Marylya Rodovich, Valery Leontiev, Svetlana Loboda, Bosson and others.[3][4][5]
- ^ "XXXII Международный фестиваль искусств "Славянский базар в Витебске"".
- ^ "5 интересных фактов про площадь Звезд в Витебске" (in Russian).
- ^ "Алла Пугачева взорвала «Славянский базар» зажигательными танцами со зрителями" (in Russian).
- ^ "Славянский базар в Витебске" (in Russian).
- ^ "От классики до рока" (in Russian).
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