Early in our relationship, I always bug Bits to share a bit more on his culture. Yes, I can google as much as I want but it is more fun learning it from him and get his perspective.
In February, he told me there will be an important Slavic festival called Maslenitsa. It has close relationship to his culture but his family does not celebrate it. In fact his family does not celebrate much of anything, very cost saving. So without further ado, we make it a date.
This is a significant figure in the festival. It is the Lady Maslenistsa. I am quite glad I took a photo for at the end of the festival she was gone! There was also some performance in the hall when we arrive. It was interesting enough to distract me from the food.
They perform a few traditional dances and sang in Russian of course. Though I had no idea what they were singing but I enjoyed it. We stayed a bit but stomach calls. So of we went for food.
During the festival, if one observed it strictly, you are to abstained from all manner of meat. However, I doubt a festival without meat will be a success hahaha. Anyway no complains from me as you can see from my plate. Nothing smells tastier than sausage grilling on a spring day.
If I have any complains, it is that they do not provide any table and chairs to eat comfortably. As you can see this is no finger food nor easily eaten while walking or standing up.
Will I go to this festival again.....um.... not really. But if you want the cultural experience, I recommend it.
In February, he told me there will be an important Slavic festival called Maslenitsa. It has close relationship to his culture but his family does not celebrate it. In fact his family does not celebrate much of anything, very cost saving. So without further ado, we make it a date.
This is a significant figure in the festival. It is the Lady Maslenistsa. I am quite glad I took a photo for at the end of the festival she was gone! There was also some performance in the hall when we arrive. It was interesting enough to distract me from the food.
They perform a few traditional dances and sang in Russian of course. Though I had no idea what they were singing but I enjoyed it. We stayed a bit but stomach calls. So of we went for food.
During the festival, if one observed it strictly, you are to abstained from all manner of meat. However, I doubt a festival without meat will be a success hahaha. Anyway no complains from me as you can see from my plate. Nothing smells tastier than sausage grilling on a spring day.
If I have any complains, it is that they do not provide any table and chairs to eat comfortably. As you can see this is no finger food nor easily eaten while walking or standing up.
Will I go to this festival again.....um.... not really. But if you want the cultural experience, I recommend it.
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