Republic of Kalmykia

In Republic of Kalmykia the Lotus festival program will become a highlight of tourism in Kalmykia.

In Elista approved the program of the Festival, reports the head of the Department of environmental education and tourism KalmykiaTour dotcom.

Events of the International Lotus Festival:

Saturday, July 30, 2022.

10.00-11.00 Prayer service, Khurul offering in Dzhalykovo village

11.00-18:00 Group excursions, individual programs, rest (Lagan, Dzhalykovo village)
Swimsuit Photo Session

19:00 Opening of the Lotus Festival: theatrical prologue “The Legend of Lotus” (Dzhalykovo village)

19:30 Concert program (Dzhalykovo village)

Sunday, July 31, 2022

10.00 Exhibition of pigeons (Lagan’ town)

11.00 Group excursions, individual program, rest, ecological action (Lagan-city)
Swimsuit Photo Show

18:00 Master classes: dombra playing, Kalmyk dancing (Lagan-city)

19:00 Open-air Holi paint party (Lagan)

Monday, August 1, 2022

11.00 Visit to Galsang khurul (Dzhalykovo village)

12.00 Group excursions, individual program, rest, ecological action (Lagan’)

16.00 Master class on making Kalmyk tea (Dzhalykovo village)

17.00 Evening offering (Dzhalykovo village)

19.00 Open-air cinema (Lagan town)

Tuesday, 2 August 2022

10.00 Group excursions, individual program, rest, ecological action (Lagan-city)

16.00 Rites (Dzhalykovo village)

17.00 Evening Sacrifice (Dzhalykovo village)

18.00 Master class on cooking national dish on open fire – the gastronomic show (Lagan-city)

19.00 Disco with elements of fire-show (Lagan)

Wednesday, 3 August 2022

10.00 Beach Volleyball Championship (Dzhalykovo village)

10.00 Group excursions, individual programs, recreation, ecological action (Lagan’)

17:00 Evening offering (Dzhalykovo village)

18.00 Master class on making souvenirs from Lotus seeds/felting, embroidery, dolls, etc. (Dzhalykovo village)

Thursday, August 4, 2022

10.00 Group excursions, individual program, rest, ecological action (town of Lagan)

17:00 Evening offering (Dzhalykovo village)

19:00 Round dance of friendship between peoples (Lagan)

Friday, August 5, 2022

10.00 Group excursions, individual program, rest, ecological action

17.00 Evening offering (Dzhalykovo village)

18.00 Archery master class, demonstration performance (town of Lagan’)

19:00 Hagrin Costume Show Program (Lagan)

Saturday, August 6, 2022

11.00 Carnival on the water (saps, boats…) (Lagan, Lonely Tree)

17:00 Closing of the Festival (Dzhalykovo village)
Rock concert, disco and band “Nortan” in the village Dzhalykovo