New Year’s Eve Ball began at Palace of Independence

The Republican New Year's Eve Ball has officially opened at the Palace of Independence, BelTA reports

More than 330 young men and ladies from different regions of Belarus have come to take part. Among them are talented students of universities, colleges, cadet schools and the Minsk Suvorov Military School who have excelled in studies, scientific and creative competitions, youth projects, social and sports life.

Attending the event are Belarus’ President Aleksandr Lukashenko, State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko, Deputy Head of the President Administration Igor Lutsky, Culture Minister Anatoly Markevich, Education Minister Andrei Ivanets, Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev, Chairman of the Central Executive Committee and Head of the Public Advisory Council on Education Igor Karpenko.

An old tradition – the New Year’s Eve Ball – was revived in Belarus in 2018. Since then, it has been held at the Palace of Independence. This year’s ball is a journey through the historic pages of Belarus’ musical and dance culture.