The real prides of Liepaja are its folk customs. City residents cherish the cultural traditions, many of which remain unchanged for several hundreds of years. The city hosts a lot of interesting national celebrations. Colorful costumes, traditional songs, dances and holiday treats are main attributes of those events. Many national traditions have pagan roots, which also gives them a special flavor. Thus, the ancient pagan festival of Midsummer is considered one of the most important. The summer solstice in Liepaja is celebrated with much eclat. Every year on June 24, Liepaja hosts a lot of interesting cultural events; you can hear the melodious music and mischievous laugh everywhere. In the festive day, residents are trying to go outside, as mass festivities take place precisely in suburban areas. The winter solstice is another significant pagan date. It is also celebrated widely and implies most unusual rituals. The main festive fun is dragging a log. This tradition gave the holiday its second name – the night of dragging logs. At the end of the holiday log is supposed to be burnt in a large fire; the ritual symbolizes the elimination of all evil. Local people also celebrate traditional Christian holidays. Easter is always accompanied by colorful entertainment. On this day locals are dyeing chicken eggs and give them as a souvenir to relatives and friends. They also have fun, ride on the swing and enjoy festive treats. Maslenica preceding the Lent also remains a
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