Following our tradition of making field trips, this year ICAN, English Speaking Club, is going to make a trip to a village not far from Lepel to observe and take part in an absolutely must-see tradition for celebrating Kalyady. It is included into the Living Heritage Catalog, which means that it is an authentic event traditionally arranged by local people to entertain themselves, to celebrate their believes and aspirations for the new year.
It important to understand that the performers are villagers, who have acquired the skills and learned the songs thorough regular participation in this event.
It is called
"The Wedding of Ciareška". They sing folk songs, dance, and play traditional, century old games. The party finishes by a festive dinner.
The party will start at on January 6, at about 8 pm and will last until about 1 am on January 7.
Then we will stay in a local farmstead overnight and leave for Minsk in the morning.
It will be a perfect break away from your daily routine and travel into a different would of our tradition, singing and music.
Interested?
Good!
Now, here is what needs to be done:
1) Sign up as soon as possible so that we could book good sleeping places (deadline is Dec. 25, 2019)
2) Get a traditional outfit, or at least a vyshivanka.
3) Invite your friends - allow them enjoy this joyful celebration.
All the details will be sent to those who will have registered.
To find out more, do not hesitate to give a call +375 29 2592164.
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