On Monday, August 12, a concert featuring the masters of arts took place at the Buryat Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after G.Ts. Tsydynzhapov. The audience enjoyed the choreographic and vocal arts of Buryatia.
The concert program opened with the "Russian Dance" from the ballet "Swan Lake," performed by the soloists of the opera and ballet theater, followed by the vocal piece "Where the Homeland Begins," performed by Honored Artist of Russia Biligma Rinchinova and Evgeny Ostrovsky. Buryat artists also presented choreographic numbers such as "Nyutagai Mendé," "Cossack," "Altarghana," "Galtai Uula," a vocal piece "Semeisky," and vocal-choreographic compositions like "Milаya (Sweetheart)," "Angushanay Duun," "Oysya, Ty Oysya," "Moscow Nights," "Chalchandag," "Matushka Zemlya (Mother Earth)." Additionally, artists from the Buryat State Circus performed an act on the ground ring titled "Star of the North." The concert was concluded with a vocal-choreographic number "Narainay Domog," performed by Biligma Rinchinova, Badma-Khanda Ayusheeva, Elena Shashina, Chingis Radnaev, Evgenia Grebenshchikova, Yulia Korobenko, and artists from the opera and ballet theaters, "Zabava," "Altan Burged," and the folk ensemble of song and dance "Razdolye." The concert showcased the diversity of cultures in Russia and Buryatia, and the sentiment echoed by many attendees.
After the concert, forum guests shared their impressions. "I am impressed; the artists are very talented—vibrant, and all the performances flowed seamlessly; it was impossible to look away. The art of Buryatia is unique," said Janitha Liyanage, a senior professor at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka.
"Today was a wonderful, magnificent concert. It showcased the diversity of colors in our Russia, the variety of cultures, and the diversity of faiths. Most importantly, what unites us all is our shared culture and our desire to live in peace, harmony, and understanding," shared Olga Khomushku, rector of Tuva State University.
"The most famous and celebrated artists of Buryatia delighted us—this is truly top-notch. The Baikal Theater and singer Badma-Khanda Ayusheeva are my favorite performers. Every time I watch and listen to them, I find myself thinking that I could do this endlessly. Overall, the concert was magnificent; all the artists performed unforgettable acts," said Bayaskhalan Lama, abbot of the Amarlin Datsan.
"It was a very beautiful concert. It showcased all the diversity of the Republic of Buryatia, its peoples, the variety within our country, and the talents that are close to us. Indeed, our country is great, and the Republic of Buryatia is also great within Russia. This truly inspires confidence in tomorrow," noted Oleg Vavilov, a representative of the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research and the Moscow Buddhist Community.
The II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” is being held in Buryatia from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the initiative of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum aims to create a new platform for international dialogue and comprehensive discussions on the development of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, philosophy, and practice, while promoting scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation among Buddhist organizations from different countries. The forum will be attended by representatives from 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan. The total number of participants is expected to exceed 600.
The forum is organized by the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia, the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, with support from the Roscongress Foundation.
The concert program opened with the "Russian Dance" from the ballet "Swan Lake," performed by the soloists of the opera and ballet theater, followed by the vocal piece "Where the Homeland Begins," performed by Honored Artist of Russia Biligma Rinchinova and Evgeny Ostrovsky. Buryat artists also presented choreographic numbers such as "Nyutagai Mendé," "Cossack," "Altarghana," "Galtai Uula," a vocal piece "Semeisky," and vocal-choreographic compositions like "Milаya (Sweetheart)," "Angushanay Duun," "Oysya, Ty Oysya," "Moscow Nights," "Chalchandag," "Matushka Zemlya (Mother Earth)." Additionally, artists from the Buryat State Circus performed an act on the ground ring titled "Star of the North." The concert was concluded with a vocal-choreographic number "Narainay Domog," performed by Biligma Rinchinova, Badma-Khanda Ayusheeva, Elena Shashina, Chingis Radnaev, Evgenia Grebenshchikova, Yulia Korobenko, and artists from the opera and ballet theaters, "Zabava," "Altan Burged," and the folk ensemble of song and dance "Razdolye." The concert showcased the diversity of cultures in Russia and Buryatia, and the sentiment echoed by many attendees.
After the concert, forum guests shared their impressions. "I am impressed; the artists are very talented—vibrant, and all the performances flowed seamlessly; it was impossible to look away. The art of Buryatia is unique," said Janitha Liyanage, a senior professor at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka.
"Today was a wonderful, magnificent concert. It showcased the diversity of colors in our Russia, the variety of cultures, and the diversity of faiths. Most importantly, what unites us all is our shared culture and our desire to live in peace, harmony, and understanding," shared Olga Khomushku, rector of Tuva State University.
"The most famous and celebrated artists of Buryatia delighted us—this is truly top-notch. The Baikal Theater and singer Badma-Khanda Ayusheeva are my favorite performers. Every time I watch and listen to them, I find myself thinking that I could do this endlessly. Overall, the concert was magnificent; all the artists performed unforgettable acts," said Bayaskhalan Lama, abbot of the Amarlin Datsan.
"It was a very beautiful concert. It showcased all the diversity of the Republic of Buryatia, its peoples, the variety within our country, and the talents that are close to us. Indeed, our country is great, and the Republic of Buryatia is also great within Russia. This truly inspires confidence in tomorrow," noted Oleg Vavilov, a representative of the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research and the Moscow Buddhist Community.
The II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” is being held in Buryatia from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the initiative of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum aims to create a new platform for international dialogue and comprehensive discussions on the development of Buddhism, Buddhist culture, philosophy, and practice, while promoting scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation among Buddhist organizations from different countries. The forum will be attended by representatives from 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan. The total number of participants is expected to exceed 600.
The forum is organized by the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia, the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research, with support from the Roscongress Foundation.
