Holding the Days of Belarusian Culture in various countries

One of the important directions in the development of the international cooperation in the Republic of Belarus with other countries is holding the Days of Belarusian Culture abroad. It will promote the national cultural achievements, strengthen cultural ties, ensure the mobility of artists and creative people, export cultural products, and develop intercultural dialogue.
In 2016, the Days of Belarusian Culture were held in the Russian Federation, Turkey, Laos, and in 2017 the geography of celebrating expanded and covered 6 more countries, including India, Hungary, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Georgia. In 2018-2019, the Belarusian culture was presented in 10 more countries in Europe and Asia.
During this event, various cultural achievements and products are presented, for example, exhibitions of Belarusian artists, craft fairs, concerts of classical and pop music, book fairs and creative presentations of the Belarusian writers and poets, dance and theater productions, and Belarusian films are held.
In its turn, Belarus hosts similar presentations of other countries' cultures. From 2016 to 2020, more than 15 such events have been organized in Belarus by various countries. In particular, in 2019, Belarus hosted great cultural events of Vietnam, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, Poland, and China.
It has already become a good tradition when foreign embassies accredited in the Republic of Belarus organize cultural events, which are very popular among Minsk citizens and guests. Every year, from May to September, music concerts, folk art fairs, and culinary traditions presentations are held in Minsk Verkhniy Gorod (the historical center of the city).