Many long term residents complain bitterly on popular internet forums of how the Russians are taking over and ruining the image of Pattaya, and yet it would be fair to ask if any of these complaining ex-pats have ever met anyone from Russia. Have they ever taken the time to start up a conversation with a Russian, eaten Russian food, listened to Russian music or know anything about Russian culture? Well, now is your chance.
The Our World Cultural & Educational Center, based in the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok, is hosting the second Russian Cultural Festival which will take place at 6 o’clock on the evening of Sunday 3rd November at the Father Ray Foundation on Sukhumvit Road.
The Russian reindeer dancers.
Participants for all over Russia will be participating, including several groups from northern Siberia, and the organizers would like to invite anyone who wishes to attend to watch and learn, and you also do not have to be from Russia to be involved. Performances will include ethnic traditional, contemporary and ballroom dancing, as well as folk, pop, jazz and choral vocalists.
Local singers, dancers and artists, individuals and groups, are all invited to participate, learn about a new culture and teach the visitors about local Thai culture.
For more details, email Alexander at [email protected]
There will be performances from many of Russia’s ethnic groups.
The traditional dancers of Siberia.
