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The festival was established
The annual International Festival of Arts Slavyansky Bazaar in Vitebsk is the largest cultural in Belarus. It has been fostering the dialogue of cultures between differents peoples and countries since 1992. -
The first satellite broadcast of the festival was launched
The first satellite broadcast of the festival was launched in 1996, which made it possible to watch the forum all over the world. -
The festival got its present name
During its history the festival has changed its name and status: it started as an international music festival, then became an international festival of arts, and in 1998 it got its present name. -
The festival was awarded the diploma FIDOF for the first time
The festival has been awarded the diploma FIDOF Festival of the Year for the quality of organization, professionalism, hospitality, and promotion of noble humanistic aims at the international level. -
The festival was awarded the diploma FIDOF for the second time
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Was introduced Through Art to Peace and Understanding award
Through Art to Peace and Understanding award introduced in 2005 is given to artists, groups or organizations for their contribution to strengthening international cultural cooperation. -
Appeared the Walk of Fame (which was transformed into the Square of Stars seven years later) dedicated to the award winners
In 2009, near the lower terrace of the Summer Amphitheatre there appeared the Walk of Fame (which was transformed into the Square of Stars seven years later) dedicated to the award winners.