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"Kalyady Tsars (Christmas Kings)" of Semezhava village Kopyl district, Minsk region 13.01.2014 "Kalyady Tsars (Christmas Kings)" of Semezhava village Kopyl district, Minsk region
On January 13, 2014 Semezhava village traditionally has celebrated Christmas Eve by the ceremony "Kalyady Tsars". This year's festival was not so crowded, because it had  on Monday, a working day, which obviously was not very convenient for tourists and visitors. But this fact did not stop mass media, which was quite a lot.
Dribin Shapavals 24.10.2013 Dribin Shapavals

Shapavalstva  is  a  traditional method for producing sheep wool felt goods, such as boots, hats, mittens, jackets and overcoats. The bearers of this tradition are some thirty felt-makers in the Dribin District, Mogilev Region of Belarus. Footwear made in this way from natural sheep wool is waterproof, does not lose its shape, warms the joints and helps to fight off rheumatism.

Tradition of baking of rye bread 21.10.2013 Tradition of baking of rye bread

The tradition of baking of rye bread in Derkaushchyna village  Glybokae District, Vitebsk Region is a living manifestation of the unique local culture.

Ceremonial opening of the Days of European Heritage in Belarus 27.09.2013 Ceremonial opening of the Days of European Heritage in Belarus
Ceremonial opening of the Days of European Heritage in Belarus on September 27.
In year 2013 this event is very prominent for Belarus. 2013  is a year of anniversary celebrations.  Since 1993 we have been striving to present a new view on the objects of historical and cultural heritage of Belarus, to provide people with deeper knowledge of  our history and culture.
Presentation of the book “Traditional Meal of Semezhava village" 17.09.2013 Presentation of the book “Traditional Meal of Semezhava village"

On September 17, 2013 in the Semezhava village Kapyl  District  Minsk region the presentation of the book "Traditional meal of  Semezhava  village" took place. The book was prepared as a result  of students' ethnographic expedition from History  faculty of  the Belarusian State University (2012).

The Tradition of  Pilgrimage  And  Worship of the "Blue Spring" 14.08.2013 The Tradition of Pilgrimage And Worship of the "Blue Spring"

The Tradition of Pilgrimage And Worship of the "Blue Spring" is practiced during the national holiday of  Makaviej  (Maccabees), also known as the Savior of the Honey Feast Day, and it is linked to the veneration of the Holy Cross, Our Lady and the Holy Martyrs, seven Maccabees brothers.