Bashkiria for the first time hosts "Epics of the Peoples of the World" festival on April 14

UFA, 14 April 2017. /Bashinform News Agency, Leila Aralbaeva/. In Bashkortostan for the first time a zone festival "Epics of the Peoples of the World" with participation of UNESCO Associated Schools and UNESCO Friends Clubs of the republic is held. It takes place today in Zilair district at Bashkir grammar school in Zilair village at the address: 603680, Zilair district, Zilair village, Lenin Street, 60. Beginning is at 10.00.

The event is attended by representatives of education departments and educational institutions of eight cities and regions of the Trans-Urals. The aim of the festival is to expand cooperation of Trans-Urals educational institutions in the implementation of UNESCO projects and programs in the Republic of Bashkortostan in the areas of preserving the cultural heritage of the Bashkir people, the peoples of Russia and the world.

Within the framework of the festival a round table will be held on the topics: "Participation of educational institutions of districts and cities of Trans-Urals in UNESCO projects and programs" and "Experience of the UNESCO Associated Schools and Friends of UNESCO Clubs of the Republic of Bashkortostan in cooperation development with UNESCO". The round table will include participation of the leadership of the regional Committee for UNESCO Affairs, representatives of the leading UNESCO Associated Schools and UNESCO Friends Clubs, UNESCO Chairs and the Education Departments of the districts and cities of the Trans-Urals.