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August 06 — August 07, 2010

 

Since 1999 the annual folk festival of traditional boats has been held on Kizhi Island.

The Kizhi regatta is aimed at preservation of shipbuilding traditions. The race starts at a gunshot, and the flag of regatta rises. The boats start up near the world-known Architectural Ensemble of Kizhi Pogost. Traditional boats ‘kizhanka’, soima’s, dug-outs, karbasses and others open the competition and modern boats start up after them. At finishing point visitors enjoy amazing presentation of old-time crafts, music and games. Hundreds of tourists take part in this outdoor festival.

August 6th – competition of shipbuilders

August 7th – traditional and modern boat racings, bell ringing, boat parade, performances of folklore groups, demonstration of traditional handicrafts, outdoor games, contests, prizes, traditional attractions for visitors, tea drinking with traditional karelian pies and souvenirs.