November 4: what a day in Belarus is celebrated on this day

Belarusians are fond of festivals and shows, love to create a festive atmosphere for themselves and their environment. The article will be discussed about this, or rather, on November 4. What a day in Belarus is celebrated on this day, you will learn by reading this article.

How to define a holiday?

By definition, a holiday – a well-defined period of time, which is marked in the calendar for the current and following year after a person, significant for the people, or public events.

Festival – the universal good mood, a state of elation, participation in recreational activities. It is a fun pastime in the good company of family and friends.

All holidays of any state can be divided into the following categorie:

• Gosudarstvennye;
• Abdirasulova;
• Cerkovnye;
• Professionalnye;
• Other celebrations.

So, 4 Nov what holiday in Belarus is celebrated?

Film Festival "Listopad"

Belarus of November 4, have not noted any formal celebration, but the international festival “leaf fall” created a festive atmosphere for all film fans.

In the capital of Belarus gathered professionals in film industry from many countries. Since the birth of the festival in 1994 with a status of ‘Festival post-Soviet film" every year it evolved and in 2003 received official international status. And now this is one of the largest film festivals gathered on 4 November 2016 at holiday parties and movie fans from 45 countries and showed 160 of the best film premieres.

According to tradition, on different platforms show best original works, and the competition program involves tape four categories: fiction, documentary, competition of films for children and youth "Listopadik" of the national competition.

Entries are evaluated by six groups, the professional jury, in which well-known figures and leading critics of international level.

Ended the film festival week, November 11, summarizing. «Bronze Leaf fall” prize Amateur award - awarded to the film of Greece and Bulgaria “Glory”, “Silver Leaf" film as an art – awarded to the film ‘Mimosa’, and the Grand prize “Gold Leaf" got the picture “Lily lane”.

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But this is only one of the answers to the question: “November 4 - what holiday in Belarus?” As it often happens, on the same day coexist several great events. Talk about them below.

Day care

This ambitious celebration of cinema - not the only thing that was on 4 November. This day marked one of the unusual international holidays – Day care.

“Love your neighbour as yourself” - this ancient phrase says that love for people starts with loving yourself. Traditionally, almost everyone reminisces about his days of illness or the day of the birth. And only this reason, as the international Day of self-care, makes you think about yourself and focus on yourself.

On this day every citizen of Belarus had a reason to be pampered, loved and unique, something special. Someone gave themselves an unusual dish, someone took a dance class, and someone made a schedule of care, the only and beloved. 4 November in Belarus day off? Unfortunately, no, but still this did not prevent the evening the lovers of romantic walks to leave the city. This is a great occasion to organize a rest to your mind, eyes and thoughts.

Where to relax for the weekend?

Beautiful landscapes, clear skies, Braslav and Sorochanskie lake, river Berezina known outside of Belarus.

Anglers know fishing spots: the Chigirinsky reservoir, Narochanski national Park, the Nemunas and the Neris will be pampered with a good catch and lots of fun.

And lovers of rural scenery can pamper themselves about unusual holiday trip to a property. Cosy rooms, Hiking in the forest, horse riding will restore the harmony of body and soul.

Winter Kazan (Theotokos)

4 Nov - what is a holiday in Belarus? It is also the day of the Winter Kazan Of the icon, one of the most revered in the nation's shrines.

The Holiday was established in honor of the expulsion of the poles from Moscow in 1612. In the army, commanded by Dmitry Pozharsky, from Kazan brought the image of the blessed virgin.

Three days of voluntary fasting in the people and the militia prayed for help to the Lord and His blessed Mother. The request was granted, and troops liberated Moscow land that is on November 22 (November 4 new style). For several centuries this icon in high esteem by all Orthodox people.

The Signs

Winter Kazan, according to legends, winter follows autumn, and every year, rainy or very damp weather. If the day is clear, you should prepare for the cold. And another great legend came to the present day: “Who on Kazan marries, he will be happy”. This day was literally a holiday, with earnings returned to the family men are the breadwinners, and the village walked "the rich". Advance puts Braga, baked,fried and boiled meat.

In General, to the question: “November 4 - what holiday in Belarus?” - answer will not work. From the above it becomes clear that to celebrate very much, but not a single of them is a full-fledged celebration. Still this does not prevent the citizens to have a festive mood.