For several years now, the military music festival "Spasskaya Tower" has been held near the walls of the Moscow Kremlin. This extraordinarily beautiful holiday is attended by groups from many countries with carefully prepared performances that arouse genuine interest and delight among the audience. At this festival, a parade of the protection of heads of state is held. Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and even Chile - in total, 32 teams from 16 countries of the world participate in the festival. In addition to the units of the Guard of Honor and orchestras, the Celtic orchestra of bagpipes and drums, the International Scottish Dance Team, equestrian teams from several countries of the world go to Red Square.
Horse arena on Red Square
The festival lasts 10 days and offers its guests a rich program every day. In total, 3 main venues are organized for the performances of invited teams. One of them is a horse arena. This is a specially prepared place for demonstration performances by the Kremlin Riding School, Cavalry Honorary Escort of the Presidential Regiment, an equestrian team from Chile.
For performances, that part of the square where the horse arena is located is prepared in advance. After all, the construction itself must comply with international standards, and more than 500 tons of sand are needed for its construction. But with what pleasure the equestrian ensemble of the Russian State Circus and the Russian show jumping team show their skills here! For 10 days at the riding arena, numerous guests will be able to see the result of the hard work of riders and their pets.
Cossack choir and the revival of traditions
One of the regular participants of the horse show on Red Square is the Kremlin Riding School. Currently, this sport is gaining more and more popularity. They are especially interested in those who prefer to lead a he althy lifestyle. After all, you can look at the riders, their taut figures, how they prance on horseback, and get a lot of pleasure from this spectacle.
During the festival, the Moscow Cossack choir performs at the equestrian arena. They perform folk songs, theatrical performances with elements of combat and flanking with checkers. Their performance is accompanied by the Cavalry Honorary Escort of the Presidential Regiment or the Suvorov Band.
Kremlin riding school
During the festival, experienced riders of the equestrian ensemble of the Russian State Circus show gymnastic and acrobatic tricks, the same horse riding that dates back to the time of Ancient Rome. Difficult performance numbers of circus riders will not leave indifferent adults and children,will give bright unforgettable memories for a long time.
Together with the artists of the Russian State Circus, the equestrian club "Kremlin Riding School" performs. It was created to revive the traditions of horse riding and popularize this sport for children and adults. Thanks to the efforts of the school teachers, a children's group of equestrian ceremonies was organized, which also participates in state festive events, including the Spasskaya Tower festival at the equestrian arena.
Jumping on Red Square
The festival also hosts children's show jumping competitions - the most attractive at the festival. Structures of beams are placed around the entire perimeter so that riders and their pets can jump over without stopping. So many obstacles on the way for the athletes: a cross, a Chukhonets, a gate, a wall, a tee! By the way, France is considered the birthplace of showjumping, and it is included in the program of the Olympic Games.
This is the most spectacular equestrian competition. They require close attention. From the outside it may seem that it is easy enough to jump over an obstacle. However, it is very difficult to control a horse and make it even jump over a ditch. It is especially exciting when children do it. And they do it!
Chilean horsemen on Red Square
In 2017, an equestrian team from Chile visited Red Square. It consists of musicians, dancers and, of course, an equestrian group. Palmas De Penaflor is popular not only in its homeland but also in Russia. Envoys of enchanting Chilean culture were deployed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and her 90th birthday.
This team can be seen at festive processions and shows in Spain and Andalusia, at the summit of the heads of state of the Community of Latin America. They performed enthusiastically and on a grand scale at the Spasskaya Tower festival in Moscow. Each issue is a story about the original culture of the Chilean people.
Scottish bagpipes and Taoist monks
During the 10 days that the Spasskaya Tower festival lives full of bright colors and impressions, dozens of performances take place on its venues, a children's town is opened. After all, this is a holiday for children. It will be interesting for boys of all ages to see real military weapons and especially how experienced riders control them on the go.
Orchestras, ceremonial processions, show jumping or horse riding - all this leaves delightful emotions and vivid impressions. For girls, competitions and lessons in painting, music, origami. Some contests can be played by the whole family.
It will also be interesting to feed the horse and learn how to care for it. Evaluate the performances of orchestras from different countries, dance groups or enjoy the martial art of Taoist monks. This holiday will be unique, you just need to know how to get to the horse arena on Red Square. It is located near the walls of the Kremlin, not far fromstations "Okhotny Ryad" and "Alexandrovsky Sad". So, leaving the subway, you can immediately find yourself on a magnificent holiday.
