New Year tree of the Ivanovo region: Shuya chintz, Palekh and accordion
The
Ivanovo region has many kinds of traditional folk arts and crafts: lacquer
miniatures, artistic painting, stitch embroidery, weaving, fabric knotting,
pottery, and vine weaving.
Some
of them are represented on the New Year tree in a stylized way. Ivanovo is
called the chintz capital of Russia. Imitation of traditional Shuya chintz
became the focus of the New Year decor.
There
was also a place for stylized images of fairy-tale scenes of Palekh and Kholui
lacquer miniatures, which originate in the traditions of icon painting. A
bright accent was the Shuya accordion - harmonicas, accordions and button
accordions are produced in the town of Shuya, Ivanovo region.
On the Main Alley of VDNH visitors are greeted by 89 New Year trees, each of them representing a region of the country.
The RUSSIA EXPO is open from Tuesday through Sunday, Monday is a technical day. The best time to visit is in the mornings and weekdays, but the exposition is open to everyone on weekends as well. All expositions and events are free of charge.
During the all-Russian survey "What does the Motherland begin with?", people across the country are answering this question in their own way, opening up the innermost corners of their souls.
Souvenir nevalyashkas (traditional Russian roly-poly dolls), are attracting particular attention, with guests choosing them for their harmonious combination of Russian colour and traditional Chinese symbols.
Under the guidance of artisans, each guest made an unusual souvenir that can become either a personal talisman or a gift with a special story.
