Carousel for children. These dolls ("motanka") are a pagan amulet.

Hutsulian wedding in Bukovina.

Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

 

Ukraine Wedding Traditions

 

The Ukrainian Wedding is one of the most symbolic celebrations of Ukraine culture. Traditions and customs for Ukrainian weddings are numerous and have evolved through the ages. National traditions are dominant in Ukrainian wedding ceremonies. Some of them are very old and difficult to explain.

 

Over time things change, people and their preferences change, lifestyles and of course - one of the most important events in life "marriage" will change as well.

 

The most important wedding customs and rituals that were honored by our ancestors are still in use. Some customs, such as "matchmaking" and "buying out the bride" are heavily modified in order to adjust to modern couples' abilities. Other wedding rituals, such as the "betrothal"are performed strictly because of the religious connection to the wedding ceremony.

Source.

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SLR Camera: Nikon F5

Lens: AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D

Film: Kodak Ektar 100

Filter: Promaster Spectrum 7 UV

Flash: Nikon Speedlight SB-28 (fill flash)

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-- focal length - 35 mm

-- aperture - 11

 

Film was processed and scanned by "Mark" Studio Lab. in Chernivtsi. I am happy with the results.

 

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