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18 - 19 October 2025more
Pripyatsky National Park invites everyone to the «Honey Traditions of Polesia» festival, which will take place October 18-19, 2025. This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of Polesia and witness the age-old ritual of harvesting wild-hive honey, the true «Polesian gold». In autumn, the forest fills with the aromas of fading herbs, autumn leaves, and fresh honey, creating a truly magical atmosphere.
Beekeeping (Bortnictvo) is not just apiculture but an ancient craft passed down in Polesia from generation to generation for over a thousand years. It has become part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage and remains a vital part of local beekeepers' lives.
What awaits you at the festival:
- Immersion in the traditions of Polesian beekeeping;
- A visit to a hereditary beekeeper (bortnik) who will share ancient honey-harvesting methods;
- A tour of the workshop where you’ll see how traditional log hives (borti) are crafted;
- A forest walk to remote wooden hives and observation of the traditional wild-hive honey harvesting process;
- A visit to an abandoned village with post-apocalyptic landscapes;
- A trip to a classic apiary with traditional beehives;
- Tasting of aromatic Polesian honey in a honey workshop paired with fragrant herbal tea;
- An opportunity to purchase unique forest honey directly from beekeepers.
This festival is a rare chance to witness traditional honey harvesting, breathe in the scents of the autumn forest, fading herbs, and the rich aroma of fresh honey. Dive into history, discover the philosophy of bortniks’ lives, and taste this unique natural gift!
Join us on a journey into the world of ancient traditions!Location: Pripyatsky National Park
Date: October 18 - October 19, 2025. -
25 - 26 October 2025more
We invite you to spend the weekend in the spirit of ancient legends - on the festive tour «Veles Night» in Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve.
Guests are welcomed after reconstruction at the Serguch Hotel Complex. You can expect:
- a tour of the mythology museum;
- an evening walk along the «In the Land of Myths» eco-trail with a warm meal by the fire;
- a festive dinner with live music and dancing;
- a fascinating mythology quiz.
Two days to breathe in the autumn forest, experience ancient legends, and simply relax. Bring warm clothes and a good mood—and see you at the reserve!
Location: Serguch Hotel Complex
Time: October 25-26, 2025 -
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From October 28 to 30, 2025, the XXXIX Open Festival of Author's Song, Poetry and Visual Arts «VITEBSK LEAF FALL» will be held in Vitebsk, which will once again unite musicians, poets, artists, performers and photographers in a creative flight!
The festival has been held since 1987 (until 2016 - a festival-celebration of author's songs) and is the oldest festival of author's songs and poetry, which takes place on a closed concert venue, where singer-songwriters from Belarus and countries of the near and far abroad perform. The festival includes a competition of original songs, poetry and performance skills, as well as master classes.The central events are a poetry tournament and a music battle. All accredited guests of the festival can take part in them.
Place:Vitebsk, Mayakovsky St., 1
Time: October 28 - 30, 2025 -
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We invite you to become part of the main event of the year in the woodworking industry! From October 28 to 31, 2025, the International specialized exhibition "WOODWORKING" will once again open its doors to bring together professionals, innovators and wood connoisseurs from all over the world.
This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of advanced technologies: from high-precision equipment for logging and primary processing to innovative solutions in the production of furniture, finishing materials and biofuels. At the stands of leading companies, you will be able to see demonstrations of the latest machines, software and tools that are transforming the industry.
"WOODWORKING-2025" is not only an exhibition, but also a platform for exchanging experiences, establishing valuable business contacts and discussing key challenges and prospects for the development of the forestry industry. You will find exclusive presentations, expert round tables and many opportunities to develop your business.
Don't miss your chance to be at the forefront of innovation! Join us to find inspiration, discover new horizons and contribute to a sustainable future of woodworking.
Place: Minsk, Pobediteley Ave., 20/2 Football Arena
Time: October 28 - 31, 2025 -
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A real holiday for film lovers returns to the capital! One of the largest film festivals in Eastern Europe, Listapad, will bring together filmmakers, actors, critics and viewers from dozens of countries in Minsk to discover new names, reflect on eternal themes and simply enjoy the art of cinema.
The program includes:
- Competition screenings of feature, documentary and animated films
- Premieres from recognized masters of world cinema
- Special retrospectives, thematic sections and discussions
- Meetings with directors, creative teams and movie stars
The festival's motto is "A story that changes perspective." This event unites generations and countries, inspires and makes you think.
Follow the program, prepare your tickets — «Listapad» 2025 is already close, and autumn will again become the time of big cinema!
Place: Minsk
Time: October 31 - November 7, 2025 -
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One of the largest food industry exhibitions in the region is back! PRODEXPO-2025 is an authoritative platform for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts. For more than three decades, the exhibition has been promoting new technologies, products and solutions on the market, strengthening business ties and stimulating export potential.
The program includes:
- a wide range of food products, drinks, ingredients and packaging;
- business meetings and negotiations in B2B format;
- master classes, tastings, presentations of new products;
- discussion of current trends and strategies for industry development.
PRODEXPO-2025 not only demonstrates the achievements of the food industry, but also shapes its future. This is a space where experience and innovation meet, where partnerships are created and new horizons are opened.
Place: Minsk, P. Medelki st., 24, MIVC
Time: November 11–14, 2025