Maslyana. Pancake week begins.

One of the most fun holidays in Ukraine is Maslyana.
 
Celebration has its origins in pagan tradition. It was a sun festival, dedicated to God Veles (major Slavic god of earth, waters, forests and the underworld). Pancake symbolized spring beginning with yellow, warm, round sun raising after long snowy winter. 
Most popular pancake fillings are: cottage cheese, honey, cherries, apples, meat, smoked salmon. 
 
Ancient Ukrainian feast was included in Christian calendar. Each year date of celebration changes. This year Maslyana starts March 7th and lasts for 7 days. 
 
Here is a list of places to celebrate Maslyana and taste pancakes on weekend March 12-13th:
  
Pirohiv open air folk museum  http://pirogovo.org.ua/road.html  
Mamaeva Sloboda               http://mamajeva-sloboda.ua/en/contact-us  
Mystetskyi Arsenal            http://artarsenal.in.ua/eng/contacts.html  
Park "Kyiv Rus"               http://parkkyivrus.com/ru/kontakty  
Expocenter of Ukraine         http://www.expocenter.com.ua/en/contacts/ 
 
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