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BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL

Education

Age of participants: young people.

The aim: to get acquainted with the old customs of bachelorette party, to discuss the customs of matchmaking, engagement, wedding eve, the purpose of the dowry.


Theoretical part: the customs of matchmaking, engagement, bachelorette party, wedding eve, the purpose of dowry are discussed.


Practical part:
Maiden's Evening: After collecting the flowers of the fields, the Maiden's wreaths are braided. The future bride combs her hair and puts a wreath. Songs sound. Weave a "dowry" with a machine, weave ribbons.
St. Bernard's Day: farm work is tested: grass is cut with a scythe, firewood is chopped, animals are moved. Games played: "carpet", walking with legs, pulling a wheelchair.
If possible, ride a horse-drawn carriage.

Duration: 1 hour.

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