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A couple jumps over the fire at a traditional Midsummer Night celebration near capital Kyiv, Ukraine.

Video. War can't stop Ukrainian tradition

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Despite ongoing war, Ukrainians celebrated midsummer, Ivana Kupala on Sunday, marking their third summer of conflict.

The festival was held at a national heritage park near Kyiv, featuring traditional attire, frenetic folk dancing, and bonfires. Thousands attended, dancing around a bonfire to bagpipe music. The park, showcasing reassembled traditional buildings from across Ukraine, provided a backdrop for the festivities. Director Oksana Poviake emphasized the importance of the event in helping people forget their troubles and reinforcing their cultural identity.

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