Virjal shevlisem

Viryal shevlisem (Chuvash: шевлесем (patches of light, Chuvash: вирьял (Virjal) - riding Chuvashs) is an interregional festival of performers of the Chuvash variety song, carried out annually at the beginning of summer in Alikovo's village (the Alikovsky District of the Chuvash republic).

Viryal shevlisem
GenreChuvash music
DatesMay 2012
Location(s)Alikovo village, Alikovsky District, Chuvash Republic
Years active1997-current
Founded byThe culture, nationalities, information policy and archival business ministry of the Chuvash Republic, administration of the Alikovsky District

Founders: The culture, nationalities, information policy and archival business ministry of the Chuvash Republic, administration of the Alikovsky District.

History

The festival has arisen in 1997 as regional review-competition of the Chuvash variety song. Winning in the course of time more and more admirers it has taken a place appropriate to in cultural space of area and being recognized far outside of republic, became more and more appreciable event in musical life of Chuvash Republic.

The holiday of variety creativity on the scene collects every year the increasing number of contestants, expanding popularity. During the existence the festival has accepted more than 2500 participants at the age from 5 till 40 years.

The festival «Virjal шевлисем» is not only competitive program, but also surprising atmosphere of creative enthusiasm.

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