Ivan Kupala in Ukraine

We - pagans and the ancient traditions of the people does not take away any faith or what they now call "propaganda." The ancient holiday of Ivan Kupala is celebrated in Ukraine on the night of 6 to 7 July. The holiday symbolizes the birth of the summer Sun - bathed. The Christian Church was no match for the ancient tradition of the Gentiles, and was timed to this day, the feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist.

On this day people take a dip in the river or other body of water - it is considered that the water is cleansing the actual swimming until 7 July in the open water in ancient times it was banned - only to this day the water was cleansed of any evil spirits in the form of mermaids and witches. Now you can swim up to 2 Aug - holiday Ilyin-day.

In the evening we jump through ohnište - who will jump higher will lucky and happy. The fire gets rid of the troubles and hardships, diseases. Woven in the day a wreath of wild herbs will protect the family from misfortunes during the year. Collected on this day herbs have the magic power, and weaved a wreath of them is special. If you put it on the river - he can predict an early marriage or other event in the fate of the girl. Today it's just a tribute to tradition and festive mood. In General, the holiday is joyful and fun, "light" as the Christians say. After Midsummer you can begin to collect and harvest medicinal herbs.

In Kiev the most ambitious theatrical performance will happen in Pirogovo. Beginning in !7-00 6 July.