FestRider Photo Blog

The Fair Is So Bright, The Joy Is Just In Sight

Omsk, Martynov Boulevard
Full Story: 33 photosQuick Impression: 18 photos
The folk festivities last three days: from October 13 to 15
Folk performance groups are regular guests at the festival
Songs ring out from two stages: at the beginning and the end of Martynov Boulevard
The market stalls welcome visitors with the cheerful hospitality of the buffoons
Everywhere you look, craftsmen and craftswomen are at work
The puppet was “brought to life” at the Center of National Cultures “Treasure Trove”
And if buying isn’t your thing, you can try your hand at a variety of crafts
…or something that will brighten an interior and make a beautiful gift
By the way, many masters pass their skills on to children — the “Svyatozar” Center is no exception
Nearby, you can pick out an ocarina — a kind of clay flute
Master Ayna Salykova gives a potential buyer tips on how to play it
Not a single note escapes her attention or her careful assessment
Another Petrushka is getting ready to meet the jury, which will evaluate the trading spots
The competition judges can’t resist taking photos… or laughing out loud
It’s not often you get to see a puppet scene on the boulevard in a big city
Every year, the Pokrov Fair gathers more and more craftsmen from all over the country
The market rows are always lively, and there’s always room for creative improvisation
Tamara Seryakova will confirm it: this is the most eagerly awaited event of autumn!

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