Harvest festival taking place in Orsha

The traditional autumn harvest festival "Dazhynki" today kicked off in Orsha. The fest was opened with a march of 10 brass orchestras from the Vitsebsk region.

Over 700 best farmers marched the streets towards the central stage installed on city's central square near an ancient Catholic collefe.

Over 1500 artistes are expected to perform during the festival.

Almost 400 trade stands, stretching for 5 km, were installed in the city center.

BelTA