XIV international festival of sand sculpture in St. Petersburg

Granite and sand. What can be shared?

Ordinary river sand, will once again become material for creative exploration of artists-sculptors and now the fourteenth festival of sand sculptures held in St. Petersburg on the beach of hare island between the Naryshkin and Trubetskoy bastions of the fortress opposite the Catherine curtain.

On the banks of the Neva appear sand sculptures on the world heritage list and the Year of literature in Russia. It should be noted that in previous years the topics for creating sandy masterpieces were the ancient Greek Olympic flame, world cinema, heroes of domestic and foreign animation, tales, characters of treasure island. Twenty-six objects which are not only the cultural heritage of Russia and the whole world will be presented in the form of a sand copies.

the Festival is traditionally the international and will be coming recognized master sand sculpture not only from Russia but also foreign countries. Authoritative jury of famous Russian cultural figures will select the winner. However, visitors will also be able to take part in the vote and the author of the sculpture, which, in the opinion of the citizens and guests of the city will be selected and the best will receive a prize of spectator sympathies.

the ceremony will occur at noon on 9 July, under the sound of the shot guns of the fortress. After the end of the contest and award prizes to the winners of the festival will continue, but in the framework of the exhibition, which runs until the end of the summer, and will coincide with the end of summer vacation. To visit the exhibition will be from 10 to 21. Ticket price starts from 150 rubles for children under 7 years free admission.

the festival program in addition to the competition program will be entertainment programme, master classes from famous sculptors creating sand sculptures where everyone can try yourself, contests with prizes and Souvenirs for participants.

Northern capital is a great city and in its different ends can undergo similar festivals. To the South of St. Petersburg to Yuzhno-Primorsky Park of attractions "the planet of summer", a festival of sand sculptures "Fairy box". Judging by the name, the theme of the exhibition is devoted to Russian fairy tales. Specifically for creating sand sculpture of Lomonosov district of Leningrad region was specially brought 250 tons of sand. The festival will last until August 31. The entrance ticket cost from 150-200 rubles. For children under 10 years get in free. Which festivals to attend, or both You decide.