VITEBSK, 10 July (BelTA) – The international Vitebsk-2009 song contest will be presented in a new concept in 2009, Belarusian Culture Minister Pavel Latushko told a press conference on 10 July. According to the Minister, the new concept implies performances of the jury members and pop stars and an impressive stage decoration. The Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk will not leave anyone indifferent, the Minister is convinced. The land of Vitebsk abounds in talents. “It is the place of origin of Euphrosyne of Polotsk, Simeon of Polotsk, Francysk Skaryna, Vasil Bykov, and Vladimir Korotkevich. It is enough to make people living in Vitebsk be proud of their native land. I am also convinced that they can take pride in the Slavonic Bazaar that is held in Vitebsk for the 18th time. All Belarusians and even foreigners like this event immensely. The festival promotes a very good and positive image of the Republic of Belarus abroad, Pavel Latushko said.

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