Sunday 21st March (2-5pm) £3 on the door
First stop: Eastern Europe
End of Winter and Beginning of Spring - 'Sinking of Marzanna'
'SINKING OF MARZANNA '
People are longing for spring, for possibility to grow plants and other vegetation. One of the ancient and slovian custom that supposedly was helping to get rid of winter was "sinking of Marzanna".
According to some sources "Marzanna" (called also Mora, Morena or Morana) was a goddess which was offered grains after harvest in hope to ensure good crop the following year. According to other sources she was a goddess or death or winter.
CREATIVE WORKSHOP :
Together we will make a doll from old grass , tree branches and other materials. Little kids will paint Spring Lady surrounded by colourful -blooming flowers.
According to tradition doll is being taken to the river. They burn the doll and throw her into the river. The symbolic meaning of this ceremony is to get rid of winter therefore it is performed in early spring.
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