Particulars Printed: June 25, 2024
The inhabitants of Łukowice welcomed summer season collectively as soon as once more. Final Friday, June 21, “Wianki nad Krną” passed off within the metropolis park, which is a chance to find out about Slavic customs and rituals.
“Wianki nad Krną” is an occasion organized on the event of Kupala Evening, celebrated on the night time of the summer season solstice. The vacation has its roots in Previous Slavic rites associated to the cult of the solar and fertility. That is the time when the day is longest and the night time is shortest, symbolizing the victory of sunshine over darkness. Historically, throughout Kupala Evening, younger folks gathered round bonfires, sang, danced, jumped over the fireplace and threw wreaths on the water.
The occasion, which has already turn into part of the panorama of metropolis occasions, was marked by singing collectively, in addition to weaving wreaths and releasing them into the river. Reciters from the Łukowski Cultural Middle and bands from the Rural Ladies’s Golf equipment from Żdżary and Gozd carried out on the stage within the amphitheater. Members of the band working on the library in Krzywda, in addition to Emilia Orzeł, the “Szwagry” Band and seniors from the Łuków Housing Cooperative additionally carried out. Historically, the band of the Music and Dance Ensemble of the Łuków Land “Łukowiacy” and the band “Janko Muzykant”, which led the procession to Krzna, had been additionally current.
Along with conventional wreath-making, the organizers additionally ready stands with La La Las delicacies, ceramics and herbs. The Regional Museum in Łuków additionally ready its displays. The occasion – though happening in the course of the Poland-Austria match throughout Euro 2024 – was a possibility to domesticate previous traditions, but additionally nice enjoyable for complete households. The organizers have ready a wealthy program that may fulfill each folklore lovers and trendy types of leisure.
Extra images from the occasion might be considered at web site of the Łukowski Cultural Middle.
