Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod

Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod
Юраўскі карагод
Date(s)George's Day
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Pahost, Belarus
Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod
CountryBelarus
Reference01458
RegionEurope and North America
Inscription history
Inscription2019 (14th session)
ListNeed of Urgent Safeguarding

Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod (Belarusian: Вясновы абрад "Юраўскі карагод") is a ritual performed by the residents of Pahost village, Žytkavičy District, Homieĺ Region, Belarus on St. George's Day. In 2019, it was inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Intergovernmental Committee inscribes ten cultural practices on UNESCO's Lists of Intangible Heritage". Retrieved 2019-12-11.