Why did Belarusians light candles on the 15th of February in the past?
They were afraid that lightning would burn the house.
What did many stars in the sky on the1st of February, Makar's day, mean in the past?
A lot of stars in the sky on 1 February, Makar’s Day, meant that the winter wouldn't end soon.
Why did Belarusians shake snow off the trees in their gardens in winter?
They shook snow off the trees in their gardens because they believed it would help them to have a good harvest.
Where and when did the open-air folk festival “Svyata Sontsa” take place?
The open-air folk-festival “Svyata Sontsa” has taken place in Dudutki since 2015.
Why is Shklou, a small town in Mahilou region, often called “the cucumber capital of Belarus”?
Almost every resident of the city grows cucumbers and they boast of having the largest cucumber plantations and the best cucumber harvest in our country.
Which Belarusian festival include farmers’ competitions, culinary workshops, sports competitions?
“Motalskiya prysmaki” in the agrotown of Motal
Which Belarusian city has a remarkable tradition, when a lamplighter dressed in a dark blue uniform appears in the street. He looks like a character from Hans Andersen’s fairy tales.
Brest
Why do people touch the lamplighter’s metal ladder in Brest?
to make a wish
What biggest potato festival celebrates the most popular dish in Belarus in Mahilow?
"Draniki Fest"
Which Belarusian festival is the re-enactment of the famous battle of Grunwald, festival of medieval music and culture in which you will enjoy the knights and archers’ tournaments, the medieval crafts fair, the folk-rock concert.
“Our Grunwald” festival
