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Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod

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Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod
Юраўскі карагод
Date(s)George's Day
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Pahost [be], Belarus
Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod
CountryBelarus
Domainsoral traditions and expressions; social practices, rituals and festive events; knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe
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 [be] 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]

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