National Art Museum to bring nations closer

By Azernews

By Laman Ismayilova

Azerbaijan’s National Art Museum will host an event "Museums as bridges between cultures", Trend Life reported.

A series of colorful events will be held to bring nations together and learn customs of other nations.

Thus, an event devoted to the Russian holiday "Maslenitsa" will be held.  Maslenitsa will welcome its guests with performance of the folklore ensemble. Guests will not only be able to cook pancakes but also make talisman that protect will protect its bearer.

Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, is the last week before Lent. It celebrates the end of winter, symbolized by the burning of effigies. The celebration has been getting more popular in recent years!

In Slavic mythology, Maslenitsa is a sun-festival, personified by the ancient god Volos, and a celebration of the imminent end of the winter. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent.

Everyday there is a special activity. For example, on Tuesday different games are held in the open air. Everyone can take part in them. On Wednesday you have to visit your mother-in-law and eat pancakes at her place. On Thursday you can go sled-riding. On Sunday a straw effigy symbolizing winter is burnt.