28th International folklore festival “Bukovynian gatherings”
2017/07/02
On 1-2 July Chernivtsi hosted the International Festival “Bukovynian Gatherings” again. On the first day the festival events took place in the streets and squares of Chernivtsi, the next day of the festival was held at the Chernivtsi Regional Museum of Folk Architecture and Everyday Objects.
Bukovyna was traditionally visited by guests from Romania, Hungary and Poland. Singing groups from four countries demonstrated unique traditions to the spectators. In total 27 singing groups participated in the festival. The guests of “Bukovynian Gatherings” had a chance to see the presentation of artistic programs of foreign singing groups, performances of Bukovynian amateur singing groups as well as to taste national cuisine. The souvenir city was working during the festival.
The spectators were able to see the acting of two important rituals at the museum, in particular, “Bukovynian wedding” and “Ivan Kupalo Festivities”.
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