In Yakutia, today celebrated the summer solstice. Authorities announced it off. And today there olonkho open house – so residents of the republic is a folk poem.
UNESCO has recognized the Yakut folklore masterpiece of folklore. In ancient times olonkho passed from mouth to mouth. The length of one such poem takes an average of about 15,000 lines of verse. With the largest olonkho sung continuously for a week.
“I am very pleased that we are dug such a wonderful home! Spiritually, we have become even richer – all so they say here. See how many people come here! It turns out that they are now interested not only in computers and television, but the ancient epic art! “- Rejoicing Ivan Grigoriev, advocate olonkho.
The summer solstice in Yakutia called Ysyakh. According to tradition, the celebration involves thousands of people. They cook ethnic food, drink mare’s milk, participate in sports. This holiday is celebrated for several hundred years.
Source: Russian Public Television
Translation: Google
