As part of the VI CIOFF® World Folkloriada in Ufa in the parking lot of the Salavat Yulaev square there will be a grand International exhibition of crafts and trades called "The Heart of Folkloriada".

More than 40 artisans from 19 countries will take part in its opening on July 4. In addition, 39 enterprises, organizations and individual entrepreneurs from Ufa and the regions of Bashkortostan will present their souvenir products, craftsmen from Omsk will bring decorative items made of wood.

Stylized tents with tables and racks for placing products will be installed for artisans.

Foreign guests will get acquainted with the work of local craftsmen, see the process of making folk musical instruments - kubyz and kurai. There will be workshops in carpet making, felt making, art painting on fabric. The guests will tell residents and guests of Bashkortostan about their culture and traditions of handicrafts.

Concerts with the participation of Ufa folklore ensembles and creative groups of foreign delegations will be held daily at the venue.

The exhibition will run from July 4 to 10 from 11 to 19.00. The opening ceremony of the exhibition with the participation of official guests of the VI CIOFF® World Folkloriada will be held at 13.00 on July 4, 2021.

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