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Vytoki festival: Lots of fun, excitement and sport
6 June 2022
The cultural and sports festival “Vytoki. A Step Towards the Olympus” was held in the town of Stolin on 3-4 June. The two-day festival introduced its participants, guests of the town and the festival to the cultural, historical and sports heritage of the region.
On the second day, the excitement of a big event was in the air in the small town hidden amidst the Polesye swamps. There were crowds of children, a lot of playgrounds, and fuss at the main stage.
Before the opening ceremony, the distinguished guests visited the Stasino Memorial to lay flowers and pay tribute to victims of Nazism.
During the official opening ceremony, President of Belarus’ NOC Viktor Lukashenko thanked Stolin for the warm welcome and said that the town is known for its hardworking and athletic people.
"We hope that all participants will receive a lot of positive emotions, that’s the main thing. We encourage you to?) participate in contests, solve tasks, get prizes. For the holiday to remain in your hearts and souls for a long time, the NOC of Belarus gives the town a certificate for Br100,000 as financial support," Viktor Lukashenko said.
The NOC president handed over the certificate to Chairman of the Stolin District Executive Committee Grigory Protosovitsky.
Brest Oblast Governor Yuri Shuleiko noted that Vytoki, that Stolin is hosting today, is a big holiday for entire Brest Oblast.
"This is a large cultural and sports festival. We have many venues, many guests and participants. The organizers made sure that no one is left without prizes. I thank the NOC of Belarus for giving us such a holiday. Look how many participants, children with parents are having fun here today. I am sure that everyone in Stolin will like it," said Yuri Shuleiko.
Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Lutsky, a native of Stolin, noted that such festivals hold special importance for small towns.
"Such large-scale sports festivals are meant to encourage the younger generation to do sports. Children should be more active, like we were when we were kids. Here in Stolin we would play sports and games 24/7. I want to note that Vytoki does its job well: a lot of children, many sports grounds and opportunities to prove themselves. The most important thing is to raise a healthy nation," he said.
During the Olympic quest everyone got an opportunity to take part in sports competitions and receive valuable prizes.
“Such sports events allow children to try themselves in various sports. When there are professional coaches and athletes nearby ready to give useful advice, children feel even more encouraged to do sports. The festival gives a serious development boost to small towns like Stolin,” Olympic silver medalist in boxing Magomed Ariphajiyev said.
“I really liked the Olympic quest, I accomplished all the tasks quickly, passed all the locations and received a prize. We really like the festival and we want it to return. There are many beautiful venues. I like it,” fourth-grader Yelena Sviridchuk said.
“The Vytoki festival gives everyone a good opportunity to show themselves, receive valuable prizes and cheer themselves up. It is very important to hold such events in small towns. Look how many children want to take part in competitions, there are a lot of people in other venues, many companies are represented. It is a truly enjoyable event,” said Anastasiya Prokopenko, Olympic bronze medalist in modern pentathlon.
The racing truck of the MAZ-SPORTauto team also arrived in Stolin.
“We have a huge fan base. We felt it at Vytoki. In fact, not everyone in Minsk can see our vehicle, but thanks to Vytoki it is possible,” said Siarhei Vyazovich, the MAZ-SPORTauto pilot.
“It's great that such events are held in remote regions. This is a development boost for the region; each region of our country is unique. As for children, it is necessary to involve them in sports one way or another. It is great when this is done in the atmosphere of a festival, a holiday, when children can communicate with athletes. They try their hand in sports under the supervision of skilled athletes,” Chairman of the Ice Hockey Federation of Belarus Aliaksandr Bahdanovich said.
“I have received a cool prize at the festival. Mom and I have checked everything, there are a lot of activities at each venue, so many new things. We have never had a festival of such a scale in Stolin before. We are also looking forward to seeing the concert. Vytoki is super-cool!!!” Anastasia Strok said.
The festival featured food courts and the Belarusian Brands trade fair that offered a wide range of dishes and products of the Brest Oblast enterprises.
The program of the festival also included an exhibition of arts and crafts. NOC President Viktor Lukashenko had a warm conversation with Vasily Kozachok, the head of the pottery center of Gorodnaya village.
Stolin residents showed a big interest in the presentation of the Rodnaye Modnaye apparel collections from Belarusian enterprises, designers and entrepreneurs. This project made its debut in Rechitsa.
The best young singers were named on the main stage of the festival.
According to the jury, all the contestants were great. All the judges were unanimous that it was the best semifinal over the past two years.
12-16 years old:
1st place Mikhailina Hvesyuk
2nd place Anna Lysaya
3rd place Vladislav Kovalchuk
17-30 years old:
1st place Yelizaveta Kozak
2nd place Kristina Derman
3 place Veronika Danilevich
Sofia Rustamova from Brest Oblast won the first edition of the Vytoki song contest.
The winners received diplomas and prizes and would be able to attend workshops by the country’s leading singers. Rounding off the program of the festival in Stolin on 4 June was an evening gala concert featuring Belarusian pop singers and spectacular fireworks.
The cultural and sports festival Vytoki will next travel to Novogrudok (17-18 June), Gorki (22-23 July), Polotsk (12-13 August), and Kopyl (26-27 August).
The main goal of the project is to showcase the potential of Belarusian regions through sports, culture, science and education.
The organizers of the Vytoki festival are the National Olympic Committee of Belarus, the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, the Arthaos and BelBrandAudit companies.
On the second day, the excitement of a big event was in the air in the small town hidden amidst the Polesye swamps. There were crowds of children, a lot of playgrounds, and fuss at the main stage.
Before the opening ceremony, the distinguished guests visited the Stasino Memorial to lay flowers and pay tribute to victims of Nazism.
During the official opening ceremony, President of Belarus’ NOC Viktor Lukashenko thanked Stolin for the warm welcome and said that the town is known for its hardworking and athletic people.
"We hope that all participants will receive a lot of positive emotions, that’s the main thing. We encourage you to?) participate in contests, solve tasks, get prizes. For the holiday to remain in your hearts and souls for a long time, the NOC of Belarus gives the town a certificate for Br100,000 as financial support," Viktor Lukashenko said.
The NOC president handed over the certificate to Chairman of the Stolin District Executive Committee Grigory Protosovitsky.
Brest Oblast Governor Yuri Shuleiko noted that Vytoki, that Stolin is hosting today, is a big holiday for entire Brest Oblast.
"This is a large cultural and sports festival. We have many venues, many guests and participants. The organizers made sure that no one is left without prizes. I thank the NOC of Belarus for giving us such a holiday. Look how many participants, children with parents are having fun here today. I am sure that everyone in Stolin will like it," said Yuri Shuleiko.
Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Lutsky, a native of Stolin, noted that such festivals hold special importance for small towns.
"Such large-scale sports festivals are meant to encourage the younger generation to do sports. Children should be more active, like we were when we were kids. Here in Stolin we would play sports and games 24/7. I want to note that Vytoki does its job well: a lot of children, many sports grounds and opportunities to prove themselves. The most important thing is to raise a healthy nation," he said.
During the Olympic quest everyone got an opportunity to take part in sports competitions and receive valuable prizes.
“Such sports events allow children to try themselves in various sports. When there are professional coaches and athletes nearby ready to give useful advice, children feel even more encouraged to do sports. The festival gives a serious development boost to small towns like Stolin,” Olympic silver medalist in boxing Magomed Ariphajiyev said.
“I really liked the Olympic quest, I accomplished all the tasks quickly, passed all the locations and received a prize. We really like the festival and we want it to return. There are many beautiful venues. I like it,” fourth-grader Yelena Sviridchuk said.
“The Vytoki festival gives everyone a good opportunity to show themselves, receive valuable prizes and cheer themselves up. It is very important to hold such events in small towns. Look how many children want to take part in competitions, there are a lot of people in other venues, many companies are represented. It is a truly enjoyable event,” said Anastasiya Prokopenko, Olympic bronze medalist in modern pentathlon.
The racing truck of the MAZ-SPORTauto team also arrived in Stolin.
“We have a huge fan base. We felt it at Vytoki. In fact, not everyone in Minsk can see our vehicle, but thanks to Vytoki it is possible,” said Siarhei Vyazovich, the MAZ-SPORTauto pilot.
“It's great that such events are held in remote regions. This is a development boost for the region; each region of our country is unique. As for children, it is necessary to involve them in sports one way or another. It is great when this is done in the atmosphere of a festival, a holiday, when children can communicate with athletes. They try their hand in sports under the supervision of skilled athletes,” Chairman of the Ice Hockey Federation of Belarus Aliaksandr Bahdanovich said.
“I have received a cool prize at the festival. Mom and I have checked everything, there are a lot of activities at each venue, so many new things. We have never had a festival of such a scale in Stolin before. We are also looking forward to seeing the concert. Vytoki is super-cool!!!” Anastasia Strok said.
The festival featured food courts and the Belarusian Brands trade fair that offered a wide range of dishes and products of the Brest Oblast enterprises.
The program of the festival also included an exhibition of arts and crafts. NOC President Viktor Lukashenko had a warm conversation with Vasily Kozachok, the head of the pottery center of Gorodnaya village.
Stolin residents showed a big interest in the presentation of the Rodnaye Modnaye apparel collections from Belarusian enterprises, designers and entrepreneurs. This project made its debut in Rechitsa.
The best young singers were named on the main stage of the festival.
According to the jury, all the contestants were great. All the judges were unanimous that it was the best semifinal over the past two years.
12-16 years old:
1st place Mikhailina Hvesyuk
2nd place Anna Lysaya
3rd place Vladislav Kovalchuk
17-30 years old:
1st place Yelizaveta Kozak
2nd place Kristina Derman
3 place Veronika Danilevich
Sofia Rustamova from Brest Oblast won the first edition of the Vytoki song contest.
The winners received diplomas and prizes and would be able to attend workshops by the country’s leading singers. Rounding off the program of the festival in Stolin on 4 June was an evening gala concert featuring Belarusian pop singers and spectacular fireworks.
The cultural and sports festival Vytoki will next travel to Novogrudok (17-18 June), Gorki (22-23 July), Polotsk (12-13 August), and Kopyl (26-27 August).
The main goal of the project is to showcase the potential of Belarusian regions through sports, culture, science and education.
The organizers of the Vytoki festival are the National Olympic Committee of Belarus, the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, the Arthaos and BelBrandAudit companies.
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