“Calling for Spring” Celebration Held in Istanbul
07.04.2025On April 6, 2025, Belarusian festive event called “Calling for Spring” (Гуканне вясны) was held at the Boursier Hotel in Istanbul. The celebration, which gathered around 100 people, was organized by the “Time” Center for Education and Creativity of Belarusians and Russian-speaking compatriots, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Belarus in Istanbul.
The event was attended by administrators of the local district municipality and the representatives Labor and Justice Party. Belarusian Consul in Istanbul Ilya Adarchenko emphasized the unifying role of culture in his speech.
The celebration program included «Maslenitsa» themed master class, contests, games, and dancing. The children’s creative performances touched everyone present.
At the end of the event, guests enjoyed traditional Belarusian dishes served at the festive event table.