With the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
WHAT
WHERE
WHEN
Events / Other festivals and celebrations
The Celebration of Mari culture "Ustalykchinchysher"
In Nizhny Novgorod region for centuries motley national and confessional picture was evolving, the people of the XXI century have become the heirs to it.
Finno-Ugric tribes were the first inhabitants of the region – Mordovians and Mari, many geographical names in the region have Mordovian or Mari origin.
Those people have kept their traditions and with pleasure introduce them to the residents and guests of Nizhny Novgorod region during celebrations.
Inter-regional festival of artistic creativity "Ustalykchinchysher" ("Abundance of Talents") is held as part of the project to preserve cultural traditions of Mari people.
The festival programme features folk songs with dances, national games and competitions, tasting of the dishes of Mari cuisine. In the People's Regional History museum the exhibition dedicated to the culture and life of the Mari is opened.