Active vocabulary:
contemporary [kənˈtempərərɪ] - современный
archaic [ɑːˈkeɪɪk] – архаичный, устаревший
medieval [medɪˈiːvəl] - средневековый
brief [briːf] – короткий, недолгий
to host [həʊst] - организовать
a host [həʊst] – хозяин
1. What international events do take place in Belarus? Write at least 5.
2. Ex 1c, p 235. Match the events in the chart with their descriptions in the second column.
3. Listen to a brief report about tourist events in Belarus and answer the following questions in a written form:
a. What types of tourism are mentioned?
b. What events are mentioned?
c. When and where do they take place?
d. Is any information surprising for you?
Аудио 1 (https://adu.by/ru/homepage/elektronnaya-biblioteka/elektronnye-uchebnye-izdaniya.html)
(Tapescript)
Belarus has plenty to show to its guests. The cultural life in Belarus never slows down at any time of the year, that is why, event tourism is considered offseason.
The international festival "Slavyanskiy bazar" in Vitebsk became one of the most significant events known far beyond the country. Participation in this event is considered to be quite prestigious not only for young performers from all over the world, but for leading variety artists as well. Hundreds of viewers are attracted by the film festival "Listopad" held in Minsk, where globally acknowledged directors present their films. Numerous festivals of classic, spiritual, and jazz music and folklore fests attract visitors and participants from all over the world. For example in 2010, we hosted "Eurovision" song contest for children that attracted participants from 14 countries.
Special place in event tourism is taken by so-called "fan-tourism" or tourism for supporters visiting different sport events. Numerous competitions of different difficulty levels, World and Europe cups and championships are held in Belarus. In fact, in 2014, Belarus hosts the World Ice Hockey Championship. Festivals of rural tourism, which have already crossed the borders of local events and started to attract more and more guests from abroad, represent an integral part of the cultural life of the country. Knight tournaments and medieval music festivals having their own numerous admirers are quite popular. All these events of cultural and sport life help guests of our country to see Belarus from the most diverse aspects, to come back and get to know it even better.
4. Listen to a radio calendar featuring the most popular international events in Belarus and complete the calendar from ex 3a, p 236 in a written form.
Аудио 2 (https://adu.by/ru/homepage/elektronnaya-biblioteka/elektronnye-uchebnye-izdaniya.html)
(Tapescript)
In January we welcomeInternational Christmas Amateur Hockey Tournament for the Prizes of the President of the Republic of Belarus with the participants from Belarus, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Austria, USA and other countries. It traditionally takes place in Minsk Palace of Sport and The Ice Palace.
There is an archaic tradition to celebrate the New Year according to the Old Style on January 13-14. The folk name of this holiday is Shchedrets or Kolyada. People dress in the costumes of animals and fantastic creatures, go from home to home and sing the traditional songs. The c "Zhenitba Tereshki" ("Tereshka's wedding") is held in Lepel district during Kolyady holidays. It is celebrated in the State Folk Architecture and Lifestyle Museum of the near village of Ozertso.
“The Protection Festival” is an International Classical Music Festival in Brest. This annual holiday gathers the leading creative groups from Belarus, Hungary, China, Spain, Croatia, Holland and Russia. More than 350 professional musicians from 15 countries take part in the festival.
Probably the most joyous holiday of February is Pancake Week Celebration - an ancient holiday of the pagan culture, celebrating the end of winter and the coming of the long-awaited spring. This holiday is popular with the travel agencies which organize special tours and excursions around Belarus accompanied by the entertaining animation.
The spring starts with theWrestling Tournament for the Prizes of 3-times Olympic Champion Alexander Medved’ held in Minsk Palace of Sport. The national Belarusian team as well as the sportsmen from many foreign countries takes part in these high-class competitions.
“Charouny Kuferak” (“Magical Box”), Regional Festival of the Children’s Theatre Art gathers the young theatre lovers from all over the country and many foreign countries in March. The location is Luban district of Minsk region.
April starts with theBikers’ Season Opening in Minsk region. Enjoy modern music and spectacular tricks performed by the bikers from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and many other countries.
“Minsk Spring”, XXVIII International Festival is dedicated to the composers of the XXth century. The traditional stage of Belarusian State Philharmonic welcomes young performers from Belarus as well as the representatives of many Europian countries in April.
International meeting of the ancient bagpipe lovers - Bagpipers’ Fest in Minsk greets the musicians from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Bulgaria and New Zealand. Professionals and amateur are invited to participate.
“Neman Spring”, Belarusian Water Tourism Technique Cup takes place in Grodno region, Augustovsky canal. This grand sports event gathers the combined teams from the regions and cities of Belarus as well as the foreign guests.
“The Land beneath the White Wings”, International Young Talents Festival is held once in two years in Mozyr. Gifted children from Belarus and foreign countries get together to demonstrate their talents.
“BelSwissBank” Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Stage welcome visitors in the last days of April in Minsk Palace of Sport. The national Belarusian team and the sportsmen from more than 30 countries compete for the prestigious trophy.
One of the 100 most respected Orthodox icons in the world, the wonder-working icon of Virgin Mary of Zhirovichi, is kept in the 500 year old monastery. The Fest of Virgin Mary of Zhirovichi Iconattracts worshipers from all over the world on the 19 of May.
On the last days of May “Rubon”, Medieval Culture Festival happening in the Framework of the Days of Polotsk invites tourists to witness numerous knights’ tournaments, mass battles, castle assault, and fire-shows. Craft fairs and traditional meals are also in the program of the fest. Knights’ clubs from Belarus, Poland, Russia, Czech Republic and other countries are expected to put on the best of their shows.
International Children’s Art Festival “Golden Bee” is held annually in Klimovichi in June. The fest gathers gifted youth from Russia, Poland, Moldova, Ukraine, Latvia, Holland and other countries.
“Gedymin’s Castle”, International Knight’s Fest of the Medieval Culture and Traditions is held in the ancient castle of the XII century in Lida, Grodno region. The spectacular tournaments, stunts’ performances, fire-show, horse riding are in the program of this event. A special music and dance show is prepared to entertain the audience.
In June International Folk Art Festival “Friendship Wreath” brings together folk groups from more than 10 countries in Bobruisk, Mogilev region.
July is high time to visit Vitebsk hosting the International Art Festival “Slavyansky Bazar”. Young performers contest gathers more than 5000 talents from 30 countries annually. The international festival became one of the most significant events known far beyond the country.
International Music Festival “The Beatles Forever!” creates warm and homely atmosphere for the real fans of “The Beatles” at the end of July in Logoisk, where contemporary performers sing the songs of the famous Liverpool four.
The atmosphere of the real bikers’ show, more than 1000 participants from different countries, live performances of the best Belarusian and foreign rock bands characterize the Nesvizh International Bikers’ Festival that takes place in early August each year.
International Theatre Festival “Belaya Vezha” features the best of contemporary theatre. Participants from 16 countries, more than 30 theatre collectives present their art in Brest theatres in mid September.
Village Workers Fair-Festival “Dazhynki” offers its hospitality in October just after the harvesting time in Molodechno. Many concerts, exhibitions, agricultural fairs honour the agriculture workers of the country.
In OctoberYury Bashmet International Festival gathers the world’s most brilliant and extraordinary performers of the classical music from all over the world in Minsk.
International Military-Historic Festival “Berezina”reconstructs the 1812 eventsin Brylevskoe field, Borisov district in Mid-November. A realistic show that amazes by its scale, horse battles and splendid costumes. Historic clubs from Belarus, Russia, Poland, Latvia and France create an impressive performance.
Hundreds of viewers are attracted by the international film festival "Listopad" held in Minsk in November, where globally acknowledged film directors present their films.
International Festival of Modern Choreography (IFMC) in Vitebsk is an exciting fest for those who love contemporary dance.
December, 24 (25) isKolyady Carnival in Minsk. Grandiose fest dedicated to the Belarusian tradition of the Christmas (Catholic) celebration features national customs, sketches, costume balls, live performances of traditional music, etc.
5. Listen again. Answer the questions.
1. Which month is the busiest?
2. What international sports events are mentioned?
3. What traditional holiday is considered the most popular with the travel agencies?
4. What events are dedicated to legendary personalities?
5. What events are headed by prominent people?
6. What kind of religious fests are in the calendar?
6. Fill in the gaps from ex 4b, p 237 with the words contemporary, medieval, archaic, ancient, modern in a written form and answer the questions that follow the text.
7. Homework:
Describe 4 international events in Belarus, each in a different season that would attract foreign tourists to Belarus. Write 3-4 sentences for each event.
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