презентация

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State Educational Establishment
«Slonim Secondary School № 8 named after
M.T.Anischik»
FROM FOLK ROOTS TO ROCK
GIANTS: A CROSS-CULTURAL
JOURNEY THROUGH BELARUSIAN
AND BRITISH MUSIC FESTIVALS
The research was done
by Varvara Oleynik,
a 11th form student
The scientific supervisor
Liliya Kazuk,
an English Language
Teacher

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FROM FASCINATION TO RESEARCH:
WHY MUSIC FESTIVALS MATTER

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THE RESEARCH
OBJECT
MUSIC FESTIVALS
IN BELARUS
AND GREAT BRITAIN

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THE RESEARCH
SUBJECT
CULTURAL AND
HISTORICAL
PECULIARITIES OF
MUSIC FESTIVALS IN
BELARUS AND GREAT
BRITAIN

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THE AIM
OF THE RESEARCH
TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS OF MUSIC FESTIVALS
IN BELARUS AND GREAT
BRITAIN
TO IDENTIFY THEIR CULTURAL
AND HISTORICAL FEATURES
AND SIMILARITIES

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TASKS
1
TO STUDY the origin
and features of
music festivals
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3
2
TO ANALYSE
music festivals
in Belarus
TO EXAMINE the role of
music festivals in the
formation of national
and local identity
TO ANALYSE
music festivals
in Britain
3
TO MAKE a chart of
common and specific
features of music festivals
in Belarus
and Great Britain

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THE METHODS OF THE
RESEARCH
✓
theoretic analysis
✓
systematization method
✓
classification method
✓
method of observation
✓
comparative analysis
✓
method of questionnaire

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THE HYPOTHESIS
OF THE RESEARCH
Despite significant differences in
scale and historical context, music
festivals in Belarus and Great
Britain share common structural
and cultural elements, and their
representation reflects both global
trends and unique national traits

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STAGES OF RESEARCH
STAGE 1
The studying of the definition, the origin
of the festival movement

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STAGES OF RESEARCH
1
2
The studying of the definition, the origin of the festival movement
The analysis of the role of music festivals
in fostering society, economy and culture

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The role of music festivals in fostering society,
economy and culture
Boosting
Celebration
Local
of music
Businesses
Community
Building
Cultural
Exchange
Inspiration
and
Creativity
Educational
Opportunities

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STAGES OF RESEARCH
1
The studying of the definition, the origin of the festival movement
2
The analysis of the role of music festivals in fostering society, economy and culture
3
The analysis of the Belarusian music festival (the
International Festival of Arts “Slavianski bazaar in
Vitebsk”) and the British music festival (the Glastonbury
Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts)

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1
STAGES OF RESEARCH
The studying of the definition, the origin of the festival movement
2
The analysis of the role of music festivals in fostering society, economy and culture
3
The analysis of the Belarusian music festival (the International Festival of Arts “Slavianski
bazaar in Vitebsk”) and the British music festival (the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary
4
Performing Arts)
The conduction of a comparative analysis of
music festivals in Belarus and Great Britain

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A comparative analysis of music festivals
in Belarus and Great Britain
Music festivals /
Aspects
Date of origin
Slavianski Bazaar (Belarus)
Glastonbury Festival (Britain)
Founded in 1992, rooted in Slavic cultural Founded in 1970, inspired by countercultural
diplomacy
movements
Vitebsk, Belarus
Pilton, Somerset, England
Location
The largest festival in Belarus, structured event
The largest festival in the UK, sprawling and
Scale
decentralized event
Organization
Government-supported
Privately organised
Annually, in June; every 5 years a “fallow year” (pause
Frequency
Annually, in July
for land recovery)
Summer Amphitheatre in Vitebsk (approx. 5,400
Main Stage
Pyramid Stage, capacity up to 210,000 spectators
seats)
Pop music, variety songs, folk arts, theatre, Rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic music, theatre, comedy,
Genres
cinema, children’s contests
circus
International Pop Song Contest, children’s music Performances by global stars, hundreds of stages with
Key Events
contest, gala concerts, art exhibitions, film and thousands of artists, cultural and environmental
theatre premieres
initiatives
About 200,000 spectators annually (70,000 sold Up to 210,000 spectators annually (210,000 sold tickets);
Audience / participants
tickets); over 6500 participants from 50 countries over 3000 participants

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Music festivals
/Aspects
Cultural role
Slavianski Bazaar (Belarus)
Glastonbury Festival (Britain)
Symbol of cultural dialogue among Slavic
Largest “greenfield” festival in the world, symbol
nations, strengthening ties between
of British counterculture and modern music scene
countries
Cultural diplomacy tool, limited
Economic impact
commercial focus
Social / political
Promotes peace, unity and cultural ties
role
Major economic driver for local economy and
charities
Known for activism, charity fundraising and
environmental campaigns
Countercultural identity, sustainability, global
music centre
Symbolism
National identity, Slavic unity
Special features
Special award “Through Art – to Peace
Strong ecological focus (renewable energy, plastic
and Mutual Understanding”, Star Square ban), huge territory (900–1500 acres), charity
in Vitebsk
support

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GENERAL CONCLUSIONS
COMMON FEATURES
Shared Cultural
Significance
Community
Building
Both festivals serve
as significant
cultural events,
reflecting national
identity and artistic
traditions
They foster a sense
of community and
belonging
among
diverse audiences
Variety of Genres
Festivals include
not only music but
also theatre,
exhibitions, and
performances,
which make them
complex cultural
forums

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GENERAL CONCLUSIONS
DIFFERENCES
Slavianski Bazaar is
primarily focused on
celebrating Slavic
heritage and popular
music, with a strong
emphasis on
contests. Its format is
more structured and
official, supported by
the Belarusian
government
Glastonbury is a
massive open air
event that grew out
of the
countercultural
movements.
Glastonbury is
privately organized
with a decentralized
network of stages
and performers
Slavianski Bazaar is
primarily statesupported and
functions as a tool
of cultural
diplomacy, while
Glastonbury
generates
substantial revenue
for local businesses
and charities

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STAGES OF RESEARCH
1 . The studying of the definition, the origin of the festival movement
2. The analysis of the role of music festivals in fostering society, economy and culture
3. The analysis of the Belarusian music festival (the International Festival of Arts “Slavianski bazaar in Vitebsk”) and
the British music festival (the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts).
4. The conduction of a comparative analysis of music festivals in Belarus and Great Britain
5
The investigation of the popularity of music
festival

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KEY FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY RESULTS
1. Have you heard of music festivals in Belarus?
a) Yes
b) No
4. Have you ever visited Slavianski bazaar in
Vitebsk?
a) Yes
b) No, but I watched the
broadcast
c) No
I. Most students know about Belarussian music festivals
including Slavianski bazaar in Vitebsk, but actual
attendance is low

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KEY FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY RESULTS
6. Have you heard of music festivals in Britain?
a) Yes
b) No
7. Would you like to visit British music festivals?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Difficult to answer
II. Awareness of British festivals is low, but interest
in attending is strong

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KEY FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY RESULTS
8. Do you agree with the statement “Music
festivals are important for a country’s culture”?
a) Completely agree
b) Rather agree than
disagree
c) Difficult to answer
d) Rather disagree
e) Completely disagree
9. Festivals help develop youth
culture.
a) Completely agree
b) Rather agree than
disagree
c) Difficult to answer
d) Rather disagree
e) Completely disagree
III. Most students believe that music festivals are important
for cultural heritage and play a significant role in youth
culture development

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KEY FINDINGS FROM THE SURVEY RESULTS
10. What do you value most at a music festival? (choose up to 2 options)
a) Atmosphere
b) Music and performers
c) New acquaintances
d) The opportunity for
self-expression)
e) Other
IV. Students value atmosphere and performers most,
recognizing festivals as culturally and socially important
for youth development

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THE HYPOTHESIS
OF THE RESEARCH
HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
Despite significant differences
in scale and historical context,
music festivals in Belarus and
Great Britain share common
structural and cultural
elements, and their
representation reflects both
global trends and unique
national traits

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WHY IS THIS
RESEARCH PROJECT
USEFUL?
✓ It helps us learn more about our own
culture
✓ It shows why it’s important to
explore other cultures
✓ It is a great start for comparing
Belarusian and British music festivals
✓ It can inspire more research in the
future

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«… festivals of this kind should bring
nations together…
A.G.Lukashenko