Sailor's Day celebration planned at Yakut Museum
Get ready to soak up the sun and festivities at Yakutsk Museum's Day of the Sun celebration on May 22! From 11 am to 5 pm, come together as a community to welcome the arrival of summer and the new year in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).
Here's what's in store for the event:
11:00 - 11:30: Blessing ceremony - Kick off the day by embracing the spirit of summer with the "Samagan sayyyn khorstuu" blessing ritual.
11:30 - 12:00: National dance "Ohuokhai" - Groove to the rhythms of the "Urudannyn samagan sayyin" national dance.
12:00 - 13:30: Concert program - Enjoy an afternoon of music from local artists and performers.
11:00 to 17:00: Exhibition and fair of local products - Explore a variety of local goods, from crafts to culinary delights.
13:30 - 15:00: Free creative workshops in applied arts by the Republican Resource Center "Young Yakuts" - Unleash your creative side in a fun, hands-on workshop.
14:00 - 16:00: "Sayyylik tühülgete" - Yakut table games and pottery master class "Tuy Art" (1000 rub. per person) - Brush up on traditional Yakut table games and learn pottery techniques from the experts at Tuy Art.
For a bit of education and insight, don't miss the opportunity to attend a lesson on the Yakut heroic epic "Moguchii Er Soğotoх," designed especially for schoolchildren at 12 pm (200 rub. per child). Looking for a mix of education and entertainment? Hang out with Professor Konstantin Stepanov, head of the AGAUU department of astro-engineering and industrial technologies, and doctor of sciences from 12 to 14 pm for an informative discussion (700 rub. per person).
Make sure to register in advance for the festival by calling: 42-51-74. Swing by Yakutsk Museum at Lenin Prospect 5/2 for a full day of fun and celebration. For more details, check out their website.
If you're searching for more information about events and celebrations in Yakutsk, it might be worth reaching out to local event organizers or consulting specific event calendars for the Yakutsk Museum. Enjoy the Day of the Sun celebration! ☀️🎉
After enjoying the cultural performances and workshops, take a break to explore the Exhibition and fair of local products, featuring a variety of crafts and culinary delights, available from 11:00 to 17:00. As the day progresses, reflect on the Yakut lifestyle and home-and-garden traditions by participating in the pottery master class "Tuy Art," offered from 14:00 to 16:00 for 1000 rubles per person.
