Celtic night in Krakow

Sabat larger, Walpurgis Night, Baltaine - these mysterious names behind the Celtic festival of fire. It turns out that fans of the pre-Christian traditions also live in Krakow. Feast celebrated in the quarry Lebanon under a mound of Krak.It was a great spectacle. The historic quarry lit bonfires. The fire stood a puppet Wierzbin, a symbol of fertility called differently Wickerman, which accompanies the ritual since the staroceltyckich. It is from the burning Wierzbin more than 100 participants of the ceremony in Krakow turn on their candles. There were also a corner filled with honey, which everyone had a drink.
In order to better feel the atmosphere of the event, most in attendance at Baltaine przeprało up in costumes from the time Celtic. Linen robes and wreaths on her hair spilled all a few eras back. Throughout the night of April 30 to May 1 not faded singing and music which could be heard even at the very top of the mound Krak. Date of the meeting was not accidental. In the ancient Celtic tradition it marked the beginning of summer, and now it is a symbolic passage in the summer seasons. In the morning, participants rituals thoroughly cleaned up after themselves.