On 4 November 2022, in the Museum of Bulgarian Civilization, as part of the celebration of National Unity Day, an interactive theatrical program “On the land of Bulgars” was held, where there were sites with master classes in pottery, souvenir painting, basket weaving, making dolls and a board game “Bulgar ball”.
At the performance, participants were immersed in the atmosphere of the medieval city of Bolgar. Khan told about the history of Volga Bulgaria, spoke about how trade, science, education and crafts developed in this state. Ancient Bolgar has always been famous for its craftsmen. Masters have been held in great respect. Craftsmen embodied in their products the history, culture, traditions and customs of the people. Artisans revealed the secrets of their craftsmanship and offered to take part in master classes in pottery, painting, basketwork and making dolls, amulets. Adults and children watched with curiosity how the plastic clay in the hands of the master was transformed into a finished product. Potter told how to prepare the clay properly, create symmetrical forms and decorate the resulting object. Artists presented a master class on artistic painting of a plaster figure. Creating intricate patterns is a painstaking and fascinating process, in which children enjoyed taking part. The art of weaving is one of the oldest crafts, still relevant today. The master class presented the basic methods and techniques of basket weaving. With great diligence and pleasure, participants were engaged in making dolls and amulets. At the end, it was possible to play a board game “Bulgar ball”. All participants of the program gained new knowledge, useful skills and bright unforgettable impressions.
About 300 people from Ulyanovsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Khabarovsk, Kaluga, Ryazan, Ufa and Dagestan took part in the program.
The program included a fair-sale of unique souvenirs from the masters and artisans of Bolgar where every visitor could buy memorable handmade souvenirs, gifts – warm memories for themselves and their loved ones.

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