ANNOUNCEMENT. VI youth bell ringing festival “BOGATYR CHIMS” – 2026translated

On August 1-2, the parish of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Bogatyrskaya (on the outskirts of Polotsk) will host the VI youth bell ringing festival “BOGATYRSKY CHIMS” - 2026. Everyone is invited!

Applications for participation in the festival are accepted until July 29 inclusive:  CLICK HERE

The purpose of the festival: “Bogatyr Chimes” is the revival of the traditions of church bell ringing, the transfer of experience and training in bell-ringing techniques.

During the festival, each participant, regardless of experience, will acquire the skills of ensemble ringing, a sense of bell rhythm, careful attitude to the bell instrument, and will touch the art of companology.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

August 1 (Saturday)

Parish of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Bogatyrskaya.

12:00 – Arrival of participants (if necessary, meeting of participants at the Polotsk train station*)

12:30 – Lunch

13:00 – Prayer service for the beginning of every business

13:30 – Tour of the church

14:00 – Master class / rehearsal at the bell tower

17:00 – All-night vigil

19:30-21:00 – Concert of bell music

21:30 – Evening prayers

22:00 – Evening bonfire

23:50 – Rest

August 2…