On the night of July 6-7, many Slavic countries celebrate one of the most enigmatic and mystical holidays – Ivan Kupala. It traces its roots back to ancient times and has pagan origins. This holiday is associated with many beliefs, rituals, and traditions that people observe to this day.
The image and deeds of Saint Veronica served to revere her as the patroness of photographers and photography. Therefore, the day of her memory - July 12 - is celebrated by amateurs and professionals of photography as Photographer's Day.
The Feast of St. Ivan Kupala has been celebrated in a merry and grand way for centuries. It is associated with many customs and traditions, many of which will be respected in 2023. One of the most famous folk festivals is the Day of Ivan Kupala. Its history goes back into the past - so it is surprising that its traditions have survived to this day. Many celebrate Ivan Kupala in 2023 according to the traditions of our ancestors.
The commemoration of the arrival of St. Cyril and Methodius in Moravia is not only about church life. Their purpose is to tell about the cultural and educational significance of the work of the Solunsk brothers.
The brothers were born in the city of Solun (now Thessaloniki). Methodius was born in 815, the younger brother was born twelve years later. At birth he received the name Constantine. He did not become Cyril until after his tonsure as a monk, shortly before his death. He did become Cyril only after his tonsure as a monk, shortly before his death.
Each year on the 25th of June, Slavs all over the world celebrate the Day of Friendship and Unity of the Slavs.
Celebrated since the 1990s, this holiday unites Slavs all over the world - 350 million people who live either in Slavic countries, or abroad. Slavic countries include Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Croatia and Slovenia.
On June 22, 2023, a traditional event dedicated to the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Slavic Genocide victims took place in Nitra and the village of Alekshince. This Memorial Day was proclaimed five years ago at Slavic congresses in Prague, Moscow, and Kyiv. It was a response to the fact that the Holocaust and genocide are recognized only in relation to a specific nationality, partially in relation to several other nations, but they were committed against the 350-million Slavic population and continue to this day.
