Folk Festival of Belarus

Date of Issue - March 1, 2009

Hi ! Here is a beautiful souvenir sheet issued by Republic of Belarus on " folk holidays and its celebrations” Its a colourful lovely souvenir sheet depicting the cultural and traditional values of Belarus issued on March 1, 2009. Its about Kaliady and Dazhynki which are the main winter holidays connected with the day of winter solstice. Kaliady was celebrated from the 7th till the 19th of January.Dazhynki is an ancient Belarusian holiday dedicated to harvesting. Its a good item for Tourism, Customs & Tradition themes. Sure to be liked by all. This is all for this Post...Till Next Post ...Have a Nice Time!.....

About the festival

Kaliady is the main winter holiday connected with the day of winter solstice. It was celebrated from the 7th till the 19th of January and later was adopted for Christmas celebration by the Christian Church.
Spring greeting is an ancient heathen ceremony opening the cycle of celebrations designed to awake mother Earth from the winter sleep. In different regions the celebration began in different days from Shrovetide till Easter.
Kupalle is an ancient ceremony festival timed to summer solstice when the lands fertility is reaching its biggest power. Following the introduction of Christianity Kupalle was timed to the Nativity of St John the Baptist and now it is celebrated in the night from July 6 to July 7. Dazhynki is an ancient Belarusian holiday dedicated to harvesting. Traditionally it was celebrated on the last day of rye reaping.