Youth Day refers to those rare holidays, which are not accepted to give gifts, huge bouquets and to push long congratulatory speeches. But this holiday enjoys great popularity not only in Russia, but all over the world. Most of the "culprits" of this celebration greet each other with a simple phrase: "Happy Youth Day!". And such a congratulation is enough. After all, when you are young, full of strength and energy you want to move, have fun and celebrate, and do not rack your brains over wishes. And still, strangely enough, this holiday does not have clear age limits: someone is young by definition and recorded in the passport, and someone is always young in the shower. From our today's article you will find out when the Youth Day 2016 will be celebrated in Russia, and also you will be able to learn about the events and the celebration program in Moscow.
When the Day of Youth 2016 in Russia
The history of the holiday dedicated to all young and energetic people in the USSR began in the late 50-ies of the last century. Annual official events timed to this day were held on the last Sunday of June. When the Soviet Union collapsed, a fixed date appeared on Youth Day in Russia. The corresponding decree was signed by Boris Yeltsin in 1993. When is Youth Day 2016 in Russia? The official date is June 27. But in a number of other post-Soviet countries, for example, in Ukraine, this holiday is still celebrated on the last Sunday of the first summer month. By the way, even in Russia in those years when 27 June falls on a weekday, in many cities official events are carried over to the weekend.
World Youth Day 2016
Along with the Youth Day in Russia there is also the World Youth Day, which in fact has a more religious character. For the first time the idea of the need to introduce a holiday that would unite young Catholics around the world was introduced by Pope John Paul II in 1984. Since then, almost every year, a huge Catholic festival with the direct participation of the incumbent Pope takes place at the end of the month in the country, which is chosen as the hostess of the event. For example, in 2016, the celebration of World Youth Day will be held in Poland in the city of Krakow. The festival will start on June 25 and will last until the 31st.
Official events for the Day of Youth 2016 in Russia
No celebration of the Day of Youth in Russia can not do without interesting events, gay concerts and performances by the stars of show business. An inseparable attribute of this holiday are various contests, relay races and other youth entertainment programs. The traditional completion of activities in almost all cities of Russia has already become a festive firework. If we talk about what kind of official events for the Day of Youth 2016 will be held in Russia, then at the moment, approximate events for large cities are known. For example, in St. Petersburg, the main entertaining concert program will be held on the Palace Square on June 27 from 18.00 to 22.30.
Program for the Youth Day 2016 in Moscow
At the moment, the full official program for the celebration of the 2016 Youth Day in Moscow has not yet been presented to a wide audience. But it is already known that this year the residents and guests of the capital are waiting for a lot of exciting events that will take place throughout the city. The program of the Youth Day 2016 in Moscow will include not only entertainment concerts, but also a number of sports events. Also, by analogy with the programs of the past years, it can be assumed that all guests of the holiday will be waited with a delightful salute from balloons and a concert with the participation of popular pop stars.
Funny contests for the Youth Day 2016
Regardless of whether a concert dedicated to the Day of Youth is taking place at the city level or within the framework of a certain organization, it can not do without merry contests. It is this part of the concert that, as a rule, causes the greatest excitement among all present. And it's not just a matter of symbolic prizes, without which it would not be so interesting, but also in the irresistible desire of all young people for activity and fun. Next, you are waiting for funny contests for the Youth Day, which will bring an energetic and entertaining note to any concert. One of the most popular variations of contests for Youth Day can be called various kinds of pantomimes. For example, you can select multiple participants and split them into groups. One person from the team to give a secret word, which he will have to show his team with the help of gestures and facial expressions. Also among the team contests for the Youth Day are well manifested themselves and various quizzes, solving charades and playing logic. In addition, you can hold talent competitions, as well as musical and song competitions.
Popular songs for Youth Day
Everyone knows about the love of youth for songs and dances. Therefore, without popular music hits at an event such as a concert on Youth Day, simply can not do. The most popular songs for Youth Day, or rather, their lyrics, you will find further.
Song "Give the youth" from the popular youth show of the same name Song "Youth Day" by Nikolai Vorobyov People need fire to light the night, People need fire to warm in the cold. People need fire to burn and burn, And this fire is in our hearts. Chorus. We - the youth of our planet, We can not get rid of the course! As a star-comet, we fly in the light, the hope of the country, the youth! People need excitement to reach peaks, People need excitement to burn their eyes, People need excitement to keep and dare, And this passion is in our hearts. Chorus. People believe in a dream that will show them the way, People believe in a dream to work miracles, People believe in a dream, so that they can not turn in a way, And a dream dwells in our hearts.
Anthem of the Year of Youth, gr. Chelsea