On 1 June, Minsk hosted the national children’s festival titled as Peaceful Land of Childhood: Laboratory of the Future, dedicated to International Children’s Day, BelTA has learned.
The large-scale event, which brought together over 300 children from across the country at the National Center for Artistic Creativity of Children and Youth, was organized by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Belarusian Children’s Fund and the National Children’s Technopark.
The festival brought together talented youth, including winners of academic Olympiads, creative contests, and sports competitions. They were joined by children from foster, guardian, and large families, as well as students from cadet schools and family-type children’s homes.
As Deputy Minister of Education Yekaterina Petrutskaya noted, for Belarus, Children’s Day is not just a calendar date, but a cornerstone of the state’s ideology. “Our children are the very core of our country’s ideology. This means protecting every child and safeguarding their interests every single day, regardless of any calendar date. Today, every child has the opportunity to learn, work, and grow on peaceful Belarusian soil, under peaceful Belarusian skies,” the deputy education minister emphasized.
The festival featured an awards ceremony for the winners of the major national project dedicated to the National Flag, National Emblem, and National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus. The deputy education minister expressed confidence that such events play a crucial role in raising true patriots who are ready to showcase high achievements at the national level.
Chairwoman of the Board of the Belarusian Children’s Fund Lyudmila Kondrashova highlighted the event’s special mission to emphasize the importance of making conscious choices in every child’s life. “Today, we tell our children that their future is in their hands. The Belarusian Children’s Fund is doing everything possible to ensure that summer break is a time of joy and safety for them. We provide support, organize wellness programs, field trips, and creative workshops,” she said.
Lyudmila Kondrashova also noted the importance of the peer-to-peer principle in raising the younger generation. “It is deeply meaningful when children support one another. Seeing healthy kids share their warmth, attention, and care with peers with developmental disabilities is truly heartwarming. Today’s festival brought together over 300 children, many of whom have overcome significant life challenges to achieve remarkable creative success,” the Children’s Fund representative added.
The day’s program is packed with a wide variety of events, featuring concert performances, interactive zones, and creative hubs where children can showcase their talents and make new friends.
