Feast of Ivan Kupala

14 March 2016

In July, from the 6th to the 7th, a mystical night comes - the feast of Ivan Kupala.

 

It is a tribute to water, fire, herbs, ancient traditions and, of course, love.  A July vacation in the Carpathians will not be complete without the traditional weaving of wreaths and jumping over bonfires, merry dances and night swimming. And the one who finds a rare fern flower on this night will become the owner of fabulous wealth! In July, warm weather is already established in the Carpathians, which only contributes to various celebrations and festivities. Resting in July in our hotel and tourist complex "Lake Vita", you will be able to fully feel the energy of ancient mountains and mineral springs, get acquainted with ancient Carpathian traditions and visit many magical corners of unique nature. The program of the celebration "OH ON IVIN AND AND ON KUPALA".

8:00 - 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 Gathering herbs for a wreath
10:30 - 11:20 Master class for children. Making dolls from ribbons.
11:20 – 11:30 Decoration of the ceremonial Kupala tree "Kupalitsa".
11:30 – 12:00 Outdoor games for children from Morena and Kupail. Round dances around "Kupalitsa".
12:00 – 12:40 Viewing the educational cartoon "Barboskiny". A conversation with Morena and Kupala.
13:00 - 14:00 Dinner
14:00 - 15:30 Installation of the stove. Branch collection.
15:30 - 17:00 Production of Kupala wreaths. Singing Ukrainian songs.
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
19:00 - 19:10 Opening of the Kupala holiday. A short story about the holiday. The song "Under a cloud" performed by Morena.
19:10 - 19:20 Search for ribbon dolls (made by children) on "Kupalitsa".
19:20 - 20:10 Lighting the fire. Ritual of purification by fire (jumping over the fire). Round dances, songs.
20:10 - 20:15 Burning fears in the hearth.
20:15 - 20:30 Drowning of the ceremonial tree "Kupalitsa" in water. Throwing wreaths on the water. Competition for couples "Where is the cute wreath?"
21:30 - 23:00 Disco. Competitions. Definition of the king and queen of the Kupala night - Kupala and Morena. Word of the jury. Awarding the winners with prizes.