The culture of the Belarusian duda is an outstanding phenomenon in the life of modern Belarus. It inherits a historical tradition and is manifested in a variety of forms, knowledge and practices. These include the instrument itself, the instrument making, performance, learning, terminology, customs and folklore. The duda is a wind musical instrument related to the Eastern European bagpipes. The Belarusian duda differs from bagpipes of other countries in its design peculiarities; the distinctive features also include the musical repertoire for the duda and the style of performance. In earlier times, the duda was part of the most important spheres of life of traditional society and was very popular. Interest in the Belarusian duda increased significantly in the 1980s. Today, this tradition is supported by the efforts of the community and the state. Duda making is done by craftsmen based on many years of experience. Musicians in the regions practice various forms of performing folk melodies on the duda, considering themselves bearers and heirs of a long tradition. Knowledge and skills related to the culture of duda are transmitted through various educational practices, research publications and teaching aids. At the same time, duda is actively included in the context of contemporary musical culture, involves creating an original repertoire, is used in such directions as rock, jazz and others. In the modern life of Belarus, the sound of the duda has become an integral part of various cultural events held both at the regional level and nationwide
