The sixth open festival-competition in choreography and vocal art "Bright Country" was held in Odessa on the 21st-23d of March. This year its slogan was "Children for peace United Ukraine". The final gala concert was held on the stage of the Russian Drama Theatre. The festival had two separate competitions: academic singing, classical ballet and choreography and vocal work. Applications were from the whole country. The jury consisted of folk and honored artists of Ukraine, choreographers, performers, composers and teachers. All participants received gifts and prizes from the organizers and partners of the festival.