Opening Ceremony of Folkloriada 2021. The great event of CIOFF

For the first time in history, Russia is hosting a grand cultural forum with the participation of folklore ensembles from 37 countries. The World Folkloriada, like the Olympics, takes place every four years and is the second major musical event after Eurovision 2021. The opening ceremony of the World Folkloriada took place in Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated the participants and guests of the folklore festival in a welcoming telegram. Also, the guests of the holiday were greeted by the President of CIOFF® Philippe Beaussant and the Head of Bashkortostan Radiy Khabirov.
The large-scale opening ceremony was attended by 1,100 artists. The performance was based on ancient myths and legends.
The ceremony was broadcast live to millions of viewers around the world.
On July 4, a world record will be set - 1,500 people of 150 nationalities will march along the streets of the capital of Bashkortostan and line up in a big Round Dance of friendship between peoples.
Also, a unique national chest decoration tushelderek - a symbol of friendship, harmony, and peace between peoples will be sewn with 37 coins, brought to the Folkloriada by participants from different countries.
From July 5 to 9, the groups will go on concert tours over the Republic of Bashkortostan. The Folkloriada will end on July 10, and the baton of the VI World Folkloriada CIOFF® will be passed to the next country at the closing ceremony.

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