Lukashenko directs officials to support people and activities in the field of culture, rather than to build ‘palaces’
During his today’s visit to the new Centre of Culture in Kostyukovichi, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko directed officials to support people and activities in the field of culture, rather than to build ‘palaces’, BelTA reports
The District Centre of Culture was previously located in a two-story building constructed in 1949. Major repairs have not been carried out since then, and the technical condition did not meet modern requirements for the organisation and holding of cultural events. In 2020, it was decided to build a new building, and it was ready in late 2021.
The building has all the necessary modern equipment. Moreover, the District House of Crafts and the Children's Art School are located on its basis.
Aleksandr Lukashenko does not deny that such establishments are needed, but urged everyone to address their functioning carefully, focusing on the support for certain activities. Differently speaking, money needs to be invested not in walls, but in people. “There should be no excessiveness and ‘palaces’,” the Belarusian leader said, reminding that budget money is also needed for education and healthcare. “I am in favour of developing crafts, opening a museum of local lore and libraries. We should have them, but everything must be cost-effective.”
The Head of State got acquainted with the works of craftsmen and talked with a people’s master, Valentina Volkova, who is engaged in weaving. “This branch should be supported and developed, but do we need ‘palaces’ for this? Maybe it will me more feasible to pay higher salaries, or probably something else is needed. This woman needs machines and a salary. Ancient crafts – which are our gold – are very much cherished and supported,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also attended a rehearsal of the pupils of the Zubr military-patriotic club and the Mosaic choreographic group of the Kostyukovichi Children's Art School. A waltz dance was on the programme, and the Head of State stressed that – since such a palace was built – not only girls, but also all men should learn to dance well, because many people have not been able to do this lately.
The Head of State was presented with a woven rushnik, and he presented a multiboard to the cultural establishment in turn.
