The wonderful scenery of the Grave will host the Choir of the Diocese of Moscow
Castellana Grotte, May 15, 2014 – It will be the enchanting and suggestive natural scenery of the Castellana Caves to host, Monday 19 May at 18,30, the mystical spirituality of the Orthodox Choir of the Moscow Diocese, composed of students and teachers of the seminary who will perform a repertoire of traditional songs from the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius and the ecclesiastical schools of Moscow.
An event that is part of the events of the 8th edition of the Russian Art Festival which will take place in Bari from Saturday 17th to Wednesday 21st May, organised by CESVIR (Italian-Russian Center for Economics and Development) in collaboration with the Directorate of International Programs and with the support of the Municipality of Bari, the Regional Department of Tourism, and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Five intense days for the capital of Puglia which, with the warmth and colours of the celebrations still in the air In honor of the patron saint, it will open its doors to the creativity, tradition, and history of the Russian people, welcoming numerous artists in a whirlwind of exhibitions, concerts, theatrical performances, and a film festival.
The detailed program will be presented during the press conference that will take place on Saturday 17 May. pv at 11.30 am in the Portico dei Pellegrini (near the Basilica of San Nicola), moderated by Rocky Malatesta, Advisor to the Mayor for relations between Bari and the Russian Federation and General Director of CESVIR, which will be attended Michele Emiliano, Mayor of Bari, Silvia Godelli, Councillor for the Mediterranean, Culture and Tourism of the Puglia Region, Domenico Vitto, Mayor of the Municipality of Polignano a Mare, Tatiana Shumova, Head of International Programs Directorate, Domi Ciliberti, President of the Grotte di Castellana Srl Company, Father Lorenzo Lorusso Rector of the Basilica of St. Nicholas, Andrei Boitsov Rector of the Russian Church and Evelina Giordano Head of cultural activities at CESVIR and Director of the Festival.
"A great honor – commented the president of Grotte Srl, Domi Ciliberti – having been chosen to host this enriching and interesting event, now in its eighth edition, with great success. We are fully open and joyfully support this initiative, aiming to consolidate long-standing relationships with all those who work tirelessly and admirably in the regional and international tourism hospitality sector. Throughout the five days of the Festival – Ciliberti concluded – we will distribute thousands of discount coupons useful for entering our wonderful underground world in order to To allow as many people as possible to experience the caves. An experience that, we are certain, will enrich every visitor with profound and unforgettable emotions.".
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