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Midsummer: how to celebrate the holiday in Kiev

Ивана Купала: как отметят праздник в Киеве The program of events

From 6 July 7 residents of the capital will experience the most mystical and mysterious night of the year. About where in the capital and a number of fun and unusual will celebrate Ivan Kupala.

Traditional celebrations will be held at the National Museum of folk architecture and life in Pirogovo. Midsummer ritual action will begin at 17:00: on the shore of the pond will weave wreaths, and establish the symbols of the festival “Ivan and Marena” and the Midsummer tree, and all the rituals will be the songs of folk groups from all over Ukraine.

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Most interesting, of course, begin before sunset. “The pinnacle of the celebration will be the lighting of the Midsummer fire (19:30), blowing the water wheels of fire (19:50, Tarot wreaths and contemporary folk-show with participation of Ukrainian ethno-rock band “the Doox” and young performers (20:00). And the potters will give visitors a unique experience from the creation of fire sculptures “Tree of”, — reported in the Museum. The celebration will end at 22:00. Entrance fee for adults is 50 UAH.

Waiting for guests today at 17:00 in the Park “Feofania”: here will wonder at her spouse-costumed, dance, to weave wreaths. Will definitely burn an effigy and will jump over the fire. It is believed that the fire on this day has magical powers. “From 17:00 to 22:00 performances of folk choreographic group “Veselka”. From 19:00 to 22:00 there will be a theatrical program “Midsummer lights” from the theatre “Keeper”, and at 21:15 all in for the fire show” — say the organizers. Event will end a truly ethno-disco. Participation in the program is free, but you must pay an entrance fee to the Park: 20 UAH for adults, 5 UAH — pupils and students, pensioners — free.

Mass celebrations according to the ancient traditions today will suit and in the Cossack village “Mamaeva Sloboda” (St Donets, 2) on lake Beauty. During the day you will sing, dance, and dance, and the sun will light the Midsummer fire through which to jump in love, to purify your senses. Everyone will be able to look for the fern flower. The entrance ticket after 18:00 — 100 UAH.

See also: Midsummer: Ukrainians recalled the main traditions and rituals

On 7 July, 18:00, the holiday of Ivan Kupala will be celebrated in the city, on the embankment of the Kiev reservoir. And etno complex “Ukrainian Selo” (village Buzovaya near Kiev), the holiday of Ivan Kupala will be celebrated on the weekend. July 8 from 12:30 to 14:00 on the Central meadow will perform folk songs and dances, will perform folk group “Rozhanitsa” will weave wreaths of wild flowers. Admission is free.

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