Flower Wreaths And Fire-Jumping At Ukrainian Midsummer Fest

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Channel: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · 2015 · Entertainment

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Ukrainians celebrated Ivan Kupala Day outside of Kyiv on June 6, a midsummer festival with ancient pagan roots. The holiday rituals include laying wreaths on water to predict the future and jumping over a fire hand in hand with a loved one.

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