Girls in traditional Belarusian folk costumes for the rite in the Gomel region of Belarus. In many Belarusian towns and villages have preserved the ancient rites, leading its history from pre-Christian era. One of these rituals is national ceremony Funeral of arrow, which is dedicated to the celebration of the first harvest of wheat or rye. At this time the women wear folk costumes and performed ritual songs go to the field where they buried a female doll. At this time, young girls play dances on the field and gather the ears of wheat that store until the time of harvest. It is believed that these spikes have a special miraculous power. This shot taken during the traditional ceremony taking place in the villages of the Gomel region in 2014.
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