The first "Festival of Good Songs" took place in Arefino.

      June 17, 2026 14:18 Culture and Leisure The first music festival "Festival of Good Songs in the village of Arefino" (0+) took place on Village Day in Arefino. The festival gathered about 150 spectators and united residents of different ages. A warm festive atmosphere reigned at the venue: the audience sang along with the artists, applauded, children danced to lively melodies, and the sunny weather made the celebration especially bright. The head of the local government of the Vachsky municipal district, Sergey Viktorovich Lisin, addressed the organizers, participants, and spectators of the first festival with a welcoming speech. He congratulated the residents on Village Day and noted the importance of cultural initiatives that unite people and preserve local traditions.

      Performers from Arefino, the Vachsky municipal district, and the Pavlovsky district took to the stage. Among the festival participants were the group "Plan B" from Arefino, the collective "Different Colors," the duet "We Are Together" from Epifanovo, the duet "MYTH," as well as other performers. A special moment was the performance of the duet "MYTH," which sang an old good song about Arefino. The duet members had not performed together for about 25 years, so their appearance on stage was a true encounter with history and good memories for the audience. New songs were also performed, including the composition "From Arefino with Love" by Irina Lapina. The festival concluded with a song by Nikolai Danilov, which was perceived as the anthem of the festival. The "Festival of Good Songs" became one of the bright events of Village Day in Arefino. It brought joy, good emotions to the residents, and showed that songs still have the power to unite people. The organizers plan to make the "Festival of Good Songs in the village of Arefino" an annual good tradition. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+