The National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan on the New Year's Eve, holds a New Year's Gift Fair "Museum Bazaar"

December 20 and 21, the National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, on the New Year's Eve holds a New Year's Gift Fair "Museum Bazaar".

The National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan for many years, aims at the preservation and development of handicrafts. Possession by a rich collection of objects of traditional crafts allows to objectively evaluate the work in this area. In this regard, the museum is actively cooperating with the artisans and craftsmen. Christmas Gift Fair "Museum Bazaar" is one of the sites where webmasters can submit the best examples of their work. The fair is held for the third time and is very popular among visitors and residents of Kazan.

Fairs have a long tradition, dating back to the Middle Ages. They were not only a place of trade, but also played an important role in the exchange of information, knowledge and experience of people who came from different places.

At the fair, which will take place in the halls of the National Museum, you can buy original and unique products made by craftsmen in the technique of bygone years. These are items made, in the technique of weaving, leather mosaics, weaving bobbin, wood painting, embroidery, beading, jewelry, jewelry made of stone, leather, felt, wool, etc. You can not only buy an unusual souvenir, but also try to make Christmas gift with your  own hands: to make a soft toy, holiday cards, pot or whistle from clay, learn to weave lace, draw or knit socks! And all this under the guidance of experienced craftsmen.

Thanks to the elements of historical reconstruction, which to be presented at the New Year's Gift Fair "Museum Bazaar", visitors will have the unique opportunity to experience the culture of craft of  past years, immerse themselves  in the life of those times.

It offers not only gifts, but also interesting and varied cultural program: workshops, fun contests, performances by folk groups from Kazan, Christmas bazaar, performance by re-constructors "New fencing history." Every visitor will be for some time an artist or a poet! Master craftsmen will delight visitors by their exclusive products. You will be met by Ded Moroz and Snegurochka!

December 20 from 11.00 to 20.00

December 21 from 10.00 to 18.00

Contact Information: 292-89-84, 292-87-18