public holiday

Pancake Day, organized by self-government body #127
Pancake Day, organized by self-government body #127
Self-governing used to be allowed to organize backyard events, but now it's not. However, it is its job to organize them.
The Northern Cemetry in Minsk on 28 April 2020 / Euroradio
The Northern Cemetry in Minsk on 28 April 2020 / Euroradio
Many Belarusians defied the calls from the Healthcare Ministry and visited the graves of departed relatives on Radunitsa Day.
Raman Pratasevich, Euroradio
Raman Pratasevich, Euroradio
The celebration in Azyartso was traditional. Yet, one could not jump over the bonfire in the Botanical Garden for safety reasons!
All photos: Roman Pratasevich/Euroradio
All photos: Roman Pratasevich/Euroradio
Golden people, a potato horse... Check out this photo report from the 2018 Minsk Region's harvest festival host town.
The annual mid-summer festival 'Alexandria gathers friends in Lukashenka's home village was held in the rain.
Photo: delaemvmeste.by
Photo: delaemvmeste.by
The Slutsk defence action heroes are commemorated on this day.
Byaroza District inhabitants have marked the end of Koliada with an ancient rite.
In the picture: Carolers are carrying a traditional star with a real puppet theater in the middle. Check out below for more pics.
The organizers are unusually not required to pay the fees to the police, ambulance and communal services.