With the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
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Events / The folk celebrations
The Inter-regional Festival of Culture "Semeysky Circle"
The first cultural festival of “semeysky” (family) people – the descendants of the Old Believers – "Semeysky circle" was held in 2012.
The main aim of the festival is to preserve and promote traditional folk culture of “semeysky”, particular ethnic and religious group of Russians, recognized by UNESCO as part of the world cultural heritage.
During the festival the reconstruction of "Trinity" ritual is held as well as presentation of folk groups and their performances at song, children, folklore-gamimg and sports sites.
Scientific and practical conferences, master classes, exhibitions and fairs of products of applied and decoartive arts are planned.
The festival is timed to coincide with the Trinity celebration that is held in interesting and original way at the territory of Trans-Baikal area till our days.