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A Kalach to Bake, a Show to Make!

Kalachinsk (Omsk Region)
Full Story: 90 photosQuick Impression: 30 photos
Traditionally, Kalachinsk Day Celebration kicks off with the “We Are a Part of Russia” parade
Let’s hurry through the Gates of Happiness
The newly renovated recreation area hosts the main festive events
The housewives have every right to be proud of their handmade masterpieces
Absolutely every entry has its own special touch
Right behind them, the Kalach Bread Festival is being held for the seventh time!
The jury members ask about the details of creating each “contestant”
…which doesn’t stop these skilled bakers from making superb desserts and tastefully decorating the tables
Once the culinary project defense is complete, it’s okay to smile for the press
The park offers visitors other activities as well
Farmsteads are set up everywhere: here, for example, the “Meeting” ensemble welcomes guests
Collective farms played an important role in providing bread for a vast country
It is opened by the “Youth” dance ensemble (Kalachinsky District)
A few more words of encouragement, and it’s time to start!
All participants from 20 districts of the Omsk Region take the stage
Performing in a vibrant troupe is both a great joy and a great responsibility
Vocalists from the Maryanovsky District take the baton with the song “Mother Earth”
The choreographic culture of the peoples of the Caucasus is known and loved worldwide
The looks leave not the slightest doubt: these are “Birds of Paradise”
Maria Sharikhina (Omsky District) shares how “Malanya Scattered Her Beans”
There’s a place for ballroom dancing at the festival too: the “Elegy” ensemble (Kormilovsky District)
The craftswomen hold knitting needles and yarn, ready to knit
The “Image” collective from the Tyukalinsky District proves that it is
And as proof, they present an entire rug at the finale of the dance number!
The piece “A Girl Walked Through the Garden” turned out dynamic and captivating
The People’s Choir of Russian Song (Odessa District) surprised with their academic approach
The “Ashberry” vocal ensemble (Novovarshavsky District) added even more emotion
The audience clearly loves the performances and wants to capture the best moments
And now the microphones are with the “Siberian Girls” ensemble (Cherlaksky District)
Maybe even take a commemorative shot with the floral installation

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