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Strasbourg is hosting the World Forum for Democracy.
Belarus is represented by public figures, young politicians and journalists. Traditionally, the forum focuses on the issues of freedom and democracy. This year, special attention is being paid to the problems of migration into Europe, the security of European countries and the future of liberal democracy and civil society in Europe.
The movie ‘GaraSH’ by film director Andrey Kureychyk is to be shown as part of Belarus’ presentation. The director is a member of the Belarusian delegation.

The Strasbourg World Forum for Democracy is an annual gathering of leaders, opinion-makers, civil society activists, representatives of business, academia, media and professional groups to debate key challenges for democracies worldwide. The insights gathered during the World Forum meetings inform the work of the Council of Europe and its numerous partners in the field of democracy and democratic governance.
The Belarusians dressed in vyshyvankas (embroidered blouses) are standing out against participants from other countries, svaboda.org reports.
Vyshyvanka is traditional clothing which contains elements of ethnic embroidery. Local features are usually represented in the shirt’s ornamental pattern.
Photos taken from Facebook accounts by Volha Kavalkova, Kasia Markouskaja