V International Folklore Festival

«INTERFOLK» in Russia

November 9 - 14, 2012. Saint Petersburg

OBJECTIVES OF THE FESTIVAL The Festival is aimed at promoting the interaction between cultures in the field of folk art. The main idea is to bring together the groups and ensembles from around the world in St. Petersburg in order to further the cross-enrichment of cultures and promote international cultural cooperation. Another objective of the Festival is to hand national traditions down to younger generations, so that they would keep the national heritage and develop new forms of intercultural dialogue.

THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO:

• Develop and strengthen cultural relations with countries of the former Soviet Union Countries and beyond, activate cultural exchange, generate a creative climate favourable for the communication among participants in the Festival;
• Promote joint performances of ensembles from different countries of the world and cities of Russia, in order to foster the respect for national traditions of other cultures and to stimulate the emergence of new masterpieces based on folklore;
• Develop the professional skills of groups’ leaders;
• Search for and provide all-round support to new talents in the field of folk music (the best groups will be publicized on the web site and in the GOLD book of the Festival);
• Encourage music producers, organizers of concerts and festivals to develop further contacts with participant teams (invitation of the best groups to the concert tours and the international festivals);
• Carry out educational programs at schools intended to inculcate in youngsters a positive attitude towards ethnic diversity and to heighten their interest in traditions, customs and culture of various ethnic groups.

ORGANIZERS

The Committee for Culture St.Petersburg city administration

«Inter Aspect» Creative Association

PARTNERS

European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF)

The St.Petersburg Academic State Capella

St.Petersburg Centre of the Humanitarian Programs

St.Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts

«Kaskad» Cultural Centre, Peterhof

Creative Association «Art Attache»

PARTICIPANTS:

• Vocal groups performing folklore music: choirs and ensembles
• Dance groups performing traditional and folklore dances
• Instrumental groups: orchestras and ensembles, performing folk music
• Groups enacting parts of folk ceremonies, rituals, popular games, etc.

You can download the festival invitation and the application form here

We’ll glad to see you at the Festival «Interfolk» in Russia in 2012!