The Russian community of Luxembourg has announced that it is organising the first Russian-Luxembourg cultural festival at the Châteaux de Beaufort (Rue du Château, L-6313 Beaufort) which will take place on Sunday, 17 June 2018 from 10:00 to 19:00.
The first Russian-Luxemburg Festival is being organised on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of bilateral cultural relations between these two countries. The date has been chosen deliberately between those of the national holidays of Russia and Luxembourg and is being held under the patronage of the Embassy of the Russian Federation with the support of the association "Les Amis des Châteaux de Beaufort", the Beaufort municipality and the Russian Centre for Science and Culture and with the help of the GPB International SA bank and "Wietor-Viandes" master butcher.
The aim of the festival is to present the culture of the Russian community in Luxembourg and the Greater Region and to encourage interaction and exchange between people. Moreover, it corresponds to the spirit of the agreement between the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Government of the Russian Federation on cooperation in the fields of culture, education and science from 1993 which places special emphasis on "special importance to direct contacts between people and the free movement of people, ideas and cultural property".
The Russian community in Luxembourg offers a varied programme of activities that will take place within the walls of Beaufort Chateau, classified as a national monument. The castle environment will be divided into three thematic areas. The gastronomic area offers the opportunity to discover Russian cuisine and the good alliance between traditional Russian dishes and traditional drinks of Luxembourg. In the concert area laid out on the lawn, Russian-speaking artists residing in and around Luxembourg, together with Luxembourg artists, will perform traditional songs, 20th century hits, jazz, dances, etc. throughout the day. The children's area in the castle ruins will feature games, contests and creative activities, not only for children but also for the whole family.
The artists who have confirmed their participation include: "Razdolie" Choir (Luxembourg), VIA vocal ensemble "Inspiration" (Luxembourg), ballet school (Trier), Ensemble of small violinists (Trier), "Ryabinouchka" Choir (Saarbrücken), Ensemble musicale "The Russian soul" (Russia), "Mëllerdaller Sound Devils" Orchestra (Luxembourg), pupils of the "Kalinka" Russian school (Luxembourg), gymnasts of "Rythmo-Cats Club of Rhythmic Gymnastics" and others.
Animations in the playground are being organised by the "Russian Women's Club of Luxembourg" which will include: national games and dances, workshops on the manufacture of Russian musical instruments, violin workshop, origami and floral arrangements, jewels for young models, sports games for the whole family, mini-concerts performed by children, fashion show, soap bubble show, adventure game.
On the menu: various pies, stuffed crepes, pelmeni and vareniks, okroschka (cold soup), pork and sturgeon shashlyk, potatoes cooked in the fire, tea and fruit drinks made from red berries, cakes, buns and biscuits and many more (everything is homemade).
In collaboration with the Châteaux de Beaufort administration, the www.luxweekend.ru website has developed a guided visit in Russian through the Renaissance part of the chateau that will be offered throughout the day as well as after the festival. This would allow more and more Russian-speaking residents and tourists to become more familiar with the history of this extraordinary monument.
Entrance to the festival is free. The festival opens its doors from 10:00 to 19:00. The official opening is scheduled for 13:00 in the presence of the Ambassador and representatives of the Municipality of Beaufort.
