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Edmonton’s Ukrainian Diaspora Honors Kupala Night With Traditional Festivities
EDMONTON, CANADA – JUNE 29: Young woean wearing a flower wreath join members of Edmonton’s Ukrainian community and their friends as they gather for Kupala Night celebrations, organized by the Ukrainian National Youth Federation (UNYF), at Victoria Park in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 29, 2025. Kupala Night is a centuries-old Slavic folk festival marking the summer solstice, blending pagan and Christian customs. It is celebrated in Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, Bulgaria, and Slovakia, featuring traditions such as bonfire jumping, water rituals, and the legendary search for the mythical fern flower. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Artur Widak/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto |
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