For several years now , the Spasskaya Tower military music festival has been held at the walls of the Moscow Kremlin . On this unusually beautiful holiday come collectives from many countries with carefully prepared performances that cause genuine interest and delight among the audience. At this festival, a parade of protection of the heads of state is organized. Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and even Chile - in total, 32 groups from 16 countries of the world participate in the festival. In addition to units of the Guard of Honor and orchestras, the Celtic Bagpipes and Drum Orchestra, the International Team of Scottish Dances, and equestrian teams from several countries of the world go to Red Square.
Horse Riding Hall on Red Square
The festival lasts 10 days and daily offers its guests a rich program. In total, 3 main venues are organized for the performances of invited groups. One of them is an equestrian arena. This is a specially prepared venue for demonstrations by the Kremlin Riding School, the Cavalry Honorary Escort of the Presidential Regiment, and the equestrian team from Chile.
For performances, that part of the square where the horse riding arena is prepared in advance. After all, the design itself must comply with international standards, and for its construction more than 500 tons of sand are needed. But with what pleasure the equestrian ensemble of the Russian State Circus and the Russian national show jumping team show their skills here! Within 10 days at the horse riding arena, numerous guests will be able to see the result of the painstaking work of the riders and their pets.
Cossack Choir and the revival of traditions
One of the regular participants in the equestrian 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 healthy lifestyle. After all, you can watch endlessly at riders, their taut figures, at how they prank on horses, and get considerable pleasure from this spectacle.
During the festival, the Moscow Cossack Choir performs in the horse riding arena. They perform folk songs, theater performances with battle elements and flanking checkers. Their performance is accompanied by a cavalry honorary escort of the Presidential Regiment or the Suvorov orchestra.
Kremlin Riding School
During the festival, the experienced riders of the equestrian ensemble of the Russian State Circus show gymnastic and acrobatic stunts, the very jigitovka that dates back to ancient Rome. Complex numbers of circus riders will not leave indifferent adults and children, will give vivid unforgettable memories for a long time.
Together with the artists of the Russian State Circus, the equestrian club "Kremlin Riding School" acts. It was created to revive the tradition of riding and to popularize this sport for children and adults. Thanks to the efforts of the school’s teachers, a group of equestrian ceremonies was organized, which also participates in state celebrations, including the Spasskaya Tower festival in the equestrian arena.
Jumping on Red Square
Children’s show jumping competitions are also organized at the festival - the most attractive at the festival. Beam structures are placed around the entire perimeter so that riders and their pets can jump without stopping. How many obstacles the athletes have in their way: crosspiece, Chukhonets, gate, wall, tee! By the way, France is considered the birthplace of jumping, and it is included in the program of the Olympic Games.
These are the most spectacular equestrian competitions. They require close attention. From the side it may seem that it is quite easy to jump over an obstacle. However, it is very difficult to control a horse and make it jump at least a ditch. It is especially exciting when children do it. And they succeed!
Chilean Riders 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 and is known in Russia. The envoys of the enchanting Chilean culture were involved in the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and on 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 American countries. 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
For those 10 days that live full of bright colors and impressions, the Spasskaya Tower festival hosts dozens of performances at its venues, and a children's town has been opened. After all, first of all, this is a holiday for children. Boys of all ages will be interested to see real military weapons and especially how experienced riders control them on the go.
Orchestras, parades, show jumping or jigitovka - all this leaves delightful emotions and vivid impressions. For girls contests and lessons in painting, music, origami. The whole family can participate in some contests.
It will also be interesting to feed the horse and learn how to care for it. Rate 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 equestrian arena on Red Square. It is located near the walls of the Kremlin, not far from the Okhotny Ryad and Aleksandrovsky Sad stations. So, leaving the subway, you can immediately find yourself on a magnificent holiday.