Firebird 2016: The 9th Festival of Russian Folk Artists and Craftsmen
- Organizer:
- The Russian Handicraft Industry Association
- Venue:
- Sokolniki Museum and Educational Centre, Moscow, Russia, exhibit hall 4.1
- Date:
- Official site:
- www.nkhp.ru
- Working hours:
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20/04 - 23/04 — from 11:00 till 20:00
24/04 — from 11:00 till 16:00
About:
The festival’s main objective is to revive the traditions of folk arts and craftsmanship, boost direct trade and economic relations between various Russian regions, expand selling markets, and provide professional education and consulting, promotion of folk art. Over 600 companies, craft producers, trade shops and individual craftsmen from 32 regions of Russia.
The programme of the festival features:
- Exhibition and fair
- “Craftsmen village” with workshops
- Contest for: The Best Artist’s Presentation of the Image of the Firebird
- Cultural programme with performances from folk and ethnic art groups
- Fashion show
- Russian ECO BIO SALON
Exhibition management
The Russian Handicraft Industry Association
Tel.: +7 (499) 124-48-10; +7 (499) 124-08-09; +7 (499) 124-25-44
Fax: +7 (499) 124-63-79
