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Vesnianky

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Vesnianka as depicted on a 1999 stamp of Ukraine

Vesnianka (Ukrainian: Becнянкa; also referred to as Hahilkа, Hailkа, Haivkа, Yahilkа, or Rohulkа) is a type of spring dance songs performed in the lands of present-day Ukraine which have been performed for thousands of years.[citation needed] While they pre-date Christianity, Christian missionaries altered many of the dances by incorporating Christian themes into the songs and poetry which accompany the dancing.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Ukrainian Rituals. Dompavlov.com. Accessed March 26, 2012.