Belarus Culture

Belarus culture food people and festivals

Byelorussiya; IPA: [bʲɪloˈrussɪʲɐ]), officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlockedcountry in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.

Belarusian culture is rich in various traditions which have evolved over 1,000 years. The ethnographic background of Belarusians include Slavic newcomers merged with Baltic natives, paganism of early settlers and their hosts, as well as the state and culture of the Eastern Roman Empire in the middle ages (Byzantium) with Christianity, forming the Orthodox tradition. Belarusian literature, theatre, folklore, architecture and cinema have long-standing and diverse traditions

History of Art in Belarus

Belarus enjoys a rich cultural and artistic heritage that dates back many centuries, taking in several significant schools of art and architecture and producing many unique musical and literary works.

All surviving masterpieces are now officially protected by the state, and showcased for all to enjoy in museum collections and libraries. Classic works of Belarusian music and drama are regularly staged in concert halls and theatres across the country.

Modern-day art culture in Belarus is equally varied and dynamic. There are numerousart exhibitions, musicals, theatrical performances and cinema festivals – all of which are easily accessible to Belarusians and visitors alike.