From 23 to 26 May, the capital of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Harare, will host the events the Days of Russian Spiritual Culture.
The project will open on 23 May with a unique photo exhibition Multinational Russia, organized by the Russian Geographical Society, which will display works by winners of the annual photo contest. The contest has been held for five years and collected the best pictures taken by amateurs and professionals in different parts of the country. The exhibited photos reveal the beauty and diversity of Russia and reflect its history and national heritage.
On 24 May, the State Song and Dance Ensemble “Altai” named after A. Berezikov will present a concert program in Harare. It is a unique company that preserves and develops the traditional folklore of the Altai Territory, conveying its national flair through seamless combination of vocal and choreographic art. The ensemble’s program features Russian and Cossack folk songs and dances.
On 24 and 25 May, soloists of the “Altai” ensemble will conduct master classes for the young audience: Traditional Russian Dance as the Basis of Spiritual and Moral Education and Russian Song as the Basis of Spirituality and Unity of Cultures.
The events of the Days of Russian Spiritual Culture in Zimbabwe will be part of one of the most popular festivals in the country – the Sunshine City Festival. They also coincide with the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture and Africa Day, which are celebrated on 24 and 25 May respectively.
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Days of Spiritual Culture is a unique multi-genre project of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, aimed at demonstrating the richness and diversity of the country’s spiritual culture in foreign countries. The tour is organized by Autonomous Non-profit Organization “Russian Seasons” with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Russia. Since 2008, the events of the Days of Spiritual Culture of Russia have covered over 50 countries.
