Today, on the Day of Russia, in the village of Alekseevskoe XIV Festival “Bells' chimes Alekseevskaya 2016” held

In Alexeyevsky,   today, June 12, opens XIV Festival  “Bells' chimes Alekseevskaya-2016 " took place.  The event was held at the Cathedral Square of the village. The festival  has been opened   by Tatarstan Minister of Culture Airat Sibagatullin and Bishop of  Chistopol and Nizhnekamsk Parmen, writes local newspaper "Zarya" ("Tan").

Minister of Culture read out  to  the residents  of the region and guests of the festival  congratulation from  the   President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. Airat Sibagatullin noted that this festival preserves the traditions of Russian culture and strengthens  tolerance among the peoples of Tatarstan. On a personal note the Minister admitted that he was delighted by  the event. "I am here for the first time. I am surprised and shocked at what was happening on stage. Any of the peoples of Tatarstan holidays - is first of all the cognizing a spiritual world of our people and rapprochement between us. Thank you to those who once  have  started this festival. I am very happy ", - he said.

Bishop  of  Chistopol and Nizhnekamsk Parmen noticed that this festival is to show the world the good intentions and good-neighborly relations of the peoples living in the republic. "By  example of this bell’s ringing we talk say about  our wisdom, tolerance, our good understanding in the land,  which the Lord has given us  as destiny: that we could work together here, to pray, to build, to raise children, care for elders. Be blessed this day, "- said the bishop.

After the welcoming speeches  a gala concert  took place. After the  Alexeevsky  bell ringers,   Moscow musician Stanislav Bartenev  and Alekseevskaya   lady singer Ekaterina Trifonova performed.  She  sang the hymn "Alekseevskaya chimes."

The sounds of bells by the best masters of the bells of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine were interspersed with songs, dance and musical items   by  artists. Among them were the singers and performers of folk music, like Anna Sizov, Irina Leonova,  Egor Strelnikov, and others.

Spectators were deeply impressed  by performance of  Kazan Metropolitan's choir "Oh. Virgin Pure" anthem.

A striking decoration of the concert was the sand show  by Xenia Jonas. She created images of sand, which became the background for the parable of "Hail The Queen ..." sung by the priest Ilya Matashov of Alekseevsky  and Cossack Choir "Razdolye" from the Volgograd region.

For the first time at the festival, viewers saw a video message from the Ukrainian,  Akhtyrka   town in whose honor  the Akhtyrka Icon of Our Lady  was named  - the patroness  of  Alekseevsky.

The festival  lasted  until late at night.

IA "Tatar-Inform"