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During the holiday "Ysyakh" of skilled workers of author's school of A.N. Zvereva in the Namsky village

Zhirkova Lyudmila Petrovna2010

National Library of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)

National Library of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)
Якутск, Russia

Ysyakh is the traditional holiday of the people Sakha representing a meeting of summer, awakening of the nature, blessing association of forces and opportunities of the people for creation, wellbeing and abundance. The Yakut Ysyakh is connected with a cult of solar deities, fertility and begins according to the Yakut calendar since June 22, in the first day of a solstice. During Ysyakh the inner world of the people which by means of ancient, sacred rituals and ceremonies displays a way of life, the moral principles, customs and outlook of the people most fully reveals. During Ysyakh people tend to hold on to traditional festival etiquette.

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  • Title: During the holiday "Ysyakh" of skilled workers of author's school of A.N. Zvereva in the Namsky village
  • Creator: Zhirkova Lyudmila Petrovna
  • Date Created: 2010
  • Location: Namsky district
  • Physical Dimensions: 15 cm х 10 cm
National Library of Republic Sakha (Yakutia)

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