June 15 in the village of Iengra Nerjungri area will be a national holiday Evenki “Ikenipke”.
Meeting the new year on the Evenki held in Iengra every summer since 1994. The signal for the beginning of his appearance is usually in the forest cuckoo.
The middle of summer – the heyday of life, when nature begins to radiate vitality with new vigor. For Evenki inseparable from the forces of nature, there comes a new year which brings new strength to live. Ikenipke going on all the Evenki living in these parts. It is a celebration of revival of ancient rituals, holiday folk traditions, holiday traditions Evenk culture. Here is how the ritual folklore, song of Evenki culture of South Yakutia, the traditional national games.
The grand opening of the National Day will be held at noon on ceremonial complex “Urique.” The centerpiece of the program will take this holiday ritual unit (purify) sevek mo (rite of blessing Seveki), tying salamu.
Residents Iengra will participate in the competition of national clothing “Ayavriv evedy tetkev” and in a contest of folk artists and craftsmen “Altama igalel.” In the 13 hours to begin a concert of amateur artists from Neryungri, and in 14 hours will be a competition among the tribal communities “Urique Yining.” In the 15 hours will be able to participate in sports and entertainment game “Soning.” In the 19 hours of the best performers will contest the championship in the Eurovision Song “Village we celebrate”.
Completed this holiday etnodiskotekoy featuring popular musicians Evenki.
Source: Agency SakhaNews
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