Archery, field cooking, bonfires: how Cossacks' Day was celebrated in Mykolaiv

Olena Kozubovska
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10:09, 02 October, 2024

Celebration of Cossack Day in Mykolaiv on October 1. Photo NikVesti

On Tuesday, October 1, Ukraine celebrated the Day of Cossacks and the Day of Defenders. In honor of this, a Cossack-themed celebration was held in Peremogy Park in Mykolaiv.

This was reported by the correspondent NikVesti.

Mykolaiv artists performed on the city beach Strilka from 12 noon until night. Visitors could take part in various activities: archery, Cossack games, fighting with axes and knives. The event guests also had the opportunity to try the dishes of field cuisine.

Celebration of Cossack Day in Mykolaiv on October 1. Photo NikVesti

Workshops on weaving bracelets for the production of other thematic products, aqua painting and a rope park were organized for children. Visitors were also treated to a fair, an exhibition of folk art, and a demonstration regatta by pupils of the «Regional Yacht Club».

After sunset, those present lit a bonfire around which they danced until nightfall.

A bonfire was lit in Mykolaiv for the Day of the Cossacks. Photo NikVesti

Celebration of Cossack Day in Mykolaiv on October 1. Photo NikVesti

Celebration of the Day of Cossacks in Mykolaiv on October 1. Photo NikVesti

Celebration of Cossack Day in Mykolaiv on October 1. Photo NikVesti

Celebration of the Day of Cossacks in Mykolaiv on October 1. Photo NikVesti

Archery, field cooking, bonfires: how Cossacks' Day was celebrated in Mykolaiv

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