Traditions
The Belarusian people are proud of the country's past and its traditional culture. Throughout many centuries of history the Belarusian people created its unique and original culture. Traditional folk customs and rites harmoniously interlace with Christian traditions. Folk holidays: Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) and Spring Calling in spring, Kupalle (Midsummer Night) in summer, Dazhynki (Harvert Day) in autumn and Kaliady (Christmas) in winter.
Kupalle and Maslenitsa are widely celebrated in Belarus. Folk games and traditional ceremonies are part of them. One of the main traditions of Kupalle is search for the mythic paparats-kvetka (fern flower). Those, who find it, will enjoy good luck for the whole year; all their wishes will come true. Maslenitsa is a ceremony at the junction of two seasons; is sees of winter and meets spring. Popular festivals of folk music, dancing and national costumes are organized at the time of Maslenitsa.
Kupalle and Maslenitsa are widely celebrated in Belarus. Folk games and traditional ceremonies are part of them. One of the main traditions of Kupalle is search for the mythic paparats-kvetka (fern flower). Those, who find it, will enjoy good luck for the whole year; all their wishes will come true. Maslenitsa is a ceremony at the junction of two seasons; is sees of winter and meets spring. Popular festivals of folk music, dancing and national costumes are organized at the time of Maslenitsa.