“BEARS” AND “HARES” GOT PRESENTS FROM SILVER TAIGA

The Experts of Nature quiz game prepared by Silver Taiga Foundation was held on 10 March under Komi Maslenitsa festival for the schoolchildren in Ust-Kulom. The game was focused on flora and fauna of the Komi Republic. The schoolchildren also got acquainted with different Komi traditions, culture and nature. All schoolchildren got presents from Silver Taiga Foundation (T-shirts and baseball caps with Silver Taiga logo). The event was organized by the local administration, department of education and Komi People NGO (one of the active Silver Taiga partners).

Maslenitsa festival is a very cheerful event. The parents also took part in the festival. First of all the jury checked the homework of the participants – meals of the Komi ethnic cuisine. Later on, the participants opened the festival by the musical composition on the Komi language and brought in the Maslenitsa Doll made by the schoolchildren out of locally improvised material. Then the festival hosts told about Komi Maslenitsa traditions. Finally, the schoolchildren divided into two groups: Bears and Hares. They participated in different sport and dance competitions. By the decision of jury, both groups got the same number of points. Winners all around!

Throwing of the felt boots (traditional Komi boots)

About Komi banya (bath house)