CIOFF®️ President Philippe Beaussant arrived in Ufa

CIOFF®️ President Philippe Beaussant arrived in Ufa

The airport of the capital of Bashkortostan continues to meet the guests of the VI World Folkloriada CIOFF®️. Today, July 1, teams from 16 countries of the world arrived in Ufa. The President of the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Traditional Arts CIOFF®️ Philippe Beaussant also arrived in the republic with an official visit.

“It is great that Bashkortostan, Ufa, the Government of the republic have shown great support in preparing for the Folkloriada. Especially during the pandemic, it was very difficult. We chose Ufa because we know that they have big experience in organizing such major events, congresses, festivals, etc. Both CIOFF in Russia and Bashkortostan supported all our actions. We are glad that the festival will bring together about 40 countries and we will carry out this huge project together ”- said the President of CIOFF®️.

The World Folkloriada is the main event of CIOFF®️, held every four years. In Russia, the festival will take place from 3 to 10 July with the participation of about 1,100 artists from 37 countries. The festival program is provided in Ufa and 22 municipalities of the Republic of Bashkortostan.