Ivan Kupala
Title: Ivan Kupala
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 596 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Ivan Kupala
Category: /Society & Culture/Geography
Details: Words: 596 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
What could possibly come to your mind when hearing the name of Ivan Kupala? One will probably say that he is a Slavic writer, or a composer, or an artist. I think, that only a few people know that it is actually the name of the holiday.
Ivan Kupala is one of the most ancient Slavic feasts that goes back to pagan rites of the pre-Christian era: the celebration of fertility in honor of the
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windows. It is believed that on Kupala night rivers are glowing with a special light, trees can speak in the human language and even walk from place to place.
Even though Ivan Kupala celebration has come a long way from the pagan era to our present time, it hasn't lost its mystery and excitement. It is neither advertised in the media, nor attended by the president, but it is still enjoying ever-increasing popularity among people.