"Kupalo" is the term used to describe the Ukrainian tradition of welcoming the summer solstice.
A special Kupalo ceremony will be held Saturday night as part of Kupalofest in Garland.
The ceremony takes place before dusk near the airplane in Garland, but organizer Anastasya Fyk says there will be a number of workshops beginning today (Friday) and going throughout the weekend as part of the festival.
"Lots of crafting, such as belt weaving, herb gathering and making teas with the herbs. There will be singing, specifically Polyphonic singing, which is many voices coming together, as well as social dancing. And any musicians are welcome to bring their instruments, as there will be instrumental workshops as well as jaming."
There will also be a dance tonight (Friday), and a DJ after the Kupalo ceremony on Saturday.
The event wraps up with a pancake breakfast on Sunday, which is $15 to attend and not included in the weekend pass.
Weekend passes are $125, and are available at Ruff's Furniture in Dauphin, Old September in Gilbert Plains, LB's in Ethelbert, and Sheila's Lucky Dollar in Pine River, or online at Kupalofest.ca.
