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2008 Harvest
Festival
September 6, 2008
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This was a hot day in
September!
It was +30 C in the shade.
It is certain this day set a record for high temperature in September.
In spite of the heat, all 15
districts of the region arrived to participate in the festival, to honor the
farmers of Stolin.
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The Parade of Peasants.
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The guests from
Baranovichi District.
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The guests from Luninets District. |
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Afterward, the marchers relaxed.
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The war
memorial at the city park:
A
tribute to the liberators of Stolin.
Stolin was liberated by Soviet troops in
July 1944.
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Right in the city center: A reenactment
of medieval tournaments.
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Knights of the
past show their combat skills.
The combat attracted attention of passers-by; many snapped photos of the combatants.
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This stone is carved with
the first record of Stolin.
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The central and longest street of Stolin is Sovietskaya.
This was the main venue of the festival.
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Left: Before the redevelopment project completed earlier this year, the old fire station stood on this spot.
Right: A delta-winged hang-glider appeared to hover permanently above the roof of the former bakery.
The former bakery was converted into a residence many years ago. Note the chimney at the corner. Thisis the only house in Stolin with chimneys at the corners.
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The first
fountain in Stolin was built for this festival. It has become the main
attraction in the town center.
Lenin Street meets Sovietskaya Street at this point.
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The results of the 2008 town redevelopment are very clear at the center of Stolin: The town was dramatically changed in time for the Harvest Festival.
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The Goryn Hotel was also renovated. It is located on Lenin Street, near the fountain.
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Today only on sidewalks of Sovietskaya Street massive hexagonal slabs
of "trylinka" can be seen. Till
2008 the road was paved with the blocks. Today most of the
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These ladies offer local hospitality: Welcome to our log cabin!, they say to visitors.
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Sovietskaya
Street. A concert in the open air
in front of School No 1. |
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A passerby enjoys herself in the House of District Administration Square.
This was the main venue for a day.
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Sovietskaya
Street, at the City Park. |
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The festival's main
concert was given in the park at an outdoor stadium built on the football field.
Below: The stage is flanked by two combine harvesters.
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These ladies
offer straw toys, a local speciality. |
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In the city park, a concert
on the new stage. |
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Also in the city park: The newly-renovated indoors sport hall.
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A booth offered by the nearby town of David Gorodok on the banks of the Kopanets River/
Left:A display of fish, mostly carp, from local fish-breeding farms.
Below: A view of Mankovichy Park in
the distance.
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Lenin Street.
The department store
after the recent reconstruction (2008). |
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Opposite the department store: A purely ornamental statue
-- not a monument. |
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At the intersection of Lenin and
Dzerzinsky Streets.
What festival would be complete without a lottery? The main prize on display.
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Gorky Street. Another festival venue.
Gorky Street meets Lenin Street here by the department store.
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The cinema in
Lenin Street was renovated as well.
The nearby amusement park is a must
for kids.
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Before my farewell I snapped myself in front of
with the Central Square and the former bakery.
It was a remarkable
festival indeed!
Despite the heat the event was a
complete success!
I was thrilled to take
hundreds of pictures.
I have chosen the most
memorable moments of the festival for you.
I hope you enjoy seeing
the pictures and the festival. |
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