“Ivana Kupala” celebrations in Chervonograd

Activists of Chervonograd Branch of the NGO "Community Development" joined the celebration of “Ivana Kupala”.
 
The holiday of Ivana Kupala Chervonograd citizens traditionally celebrated on the banks of the river Western Bug. The organizer of the event was student self-government. NGO "Community Development" has also joined the celebrations. It is celebrated on the Midsummer., but in the Orthodox tradition (old style), it falls on 6-7 July. This day has always been associated with mystical signs and secret rituals..
 
According to the ancient traditions of Ivana Kupala - the feast of the sun, the most important role in the ceremonies devoted to the power of fire. So the festivities began in the evening in weaving wreaths and a variety of traditional pastimes,and the main highlight of the event was a huge bonfire, around which people danced and sang songs.