On July 8, a national celebration of the "Day of Ivan Kupala", organized by the Belarusian ethno-cultural association "Hramada", was held in the city park of culture and recreation, with the support of the Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan in the West Kazakhstan region.

The celebration was attended by the Deputy Akim of the WKO Marat Togzhanov,

Gaisa Kapakov, vice chairman of the Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan in the West Kazakhstan region; Vyacheslav Belyaev, head of the Belarusian ECO Gramada; as well as leaders and members of the ANC WKO ethno-cultural associations. In Uralsk, with the support of the akimat of the West Kazakhstan region, the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan has held the Days of Ethnic Groups for the third year, where representatives of ethno-cultural associations can acquaint residents and visitors of the city with the customs and traditions of their people. Marat Togzhanov, deputy akim of the WKO said: Such holidays are necessary in the name of mutual enrichment of cultures and preservation of the traditions of all ethnic groups living in the common house - in order to preserve interethnic harmony, peace and stability in our common house - the Republic of Kazakhstan. "

According to the ancient tradition, people performed many different rituals and rituals on this day. Kupala night and to this day is one of the most "strong" nights, which is filled with healing and magical properties. The main forces this night are: water, fire and grass. The holiday fell in the hearts of the townspeople - the mermaid "lit" the audience with dances, the witch tried to prevent the holiday with her potion, but nothing happened, as a result, Good won, then the girls ran to the river - guessing on wreaths, launching them into the water, young guys jumping through Bonfire, in all these events, the townspeople took an active part.

Zulfiya NABIULINA

The press secretary of KSU "Kokamdyk kelisim" of the apparatus of akim of WKO

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