National holiday Sabantuy is celebrated in Kazan

(Kazan City KZN.RU, August 1, Adelia Galieva). Today in Kazan Tatar national holiday Sabantuy is celebrated. The Acting President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin visited the main site in the Birchwood of the Mirny settlement. The head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksenov, FINA executive director Cornel Markulesku and other organizers and participants of the FINA World Championship, FINA representatives of national federations, as well as members of the organization "United Cities and Local Governments" and residents of Kazan also were the guests of the festival.

Before the entrance to the square 11 municipal districts of Tatarstan created national courtyards to show the unique culture and traditions of the peoples living in the territory of the republic to the guests from around the world. On each of these courtyards guests were welcomed by artists dressed in national costumes, they sang songs and danced. Families with children could take part in national competitions and contests. Thus, instead of visiting one recreational area guests could see several, each with its own characteristics and numbers.

Ilsur Metshin was the first to congratulate all gathered on the square with one of the most favorite holiday in Tatarstan - multinational Sabantuy, he wished all the best to residents and guests of Kazan. "First I want to welcome our dear guests from the International Swimming Federation FINA, and to thank them for organizing incredible, fantastic water sport games, as well as representatives of the world organization "United Cities and Local Governments "- Mayor addressed the guests.

Acting President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that the date of the Sabantui was postponed to August 1, so that the participants of the World Cup-2015 were able to visit the main national holiday of the Republic. "For us, the Russians, Tatarstan citizens, a guest is the most important person! We want to show the world harmony and kindness that prevail in our country. 170 nationalities and ethnic groups live in Tatarstan, half of the population is Orthodox Christians and the others are Muslims. And we all live in peace and harmony! "- the head of Tatarstan noted the special atmosphere in the republic.

To evaluate features of Tatar culture, the main site turned theatrical prologue, which was devoted to the history of appearing of the city 1010 years ago.

After the end of the prologue performances of dance and vocal groups continued on the square, and national sports launched. Over 200 batyrs began to fight for the top prize - a car and a ram. Also several themed entertainment venues continued to work at the Birchwood: "Fair of the masters " where visitors could learn pottery and wood carving, folk playground "Visiting Hadji Nasreddin" with concert performances of masters of arts of Tatarstan and "Shayan show" where humor reigned.

Recall that the holiday will continue today at the racetrack, where the equestrian competitions will be held.